Recovery Technician (Nights)

Saving-Sight • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Tissue Recovery Technician conducts ocular tissue procurement procedures throughout the service region. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures while maintaining accuracy and professionalism in a time-sensitive healthcare environment. The position involves donor assessment and documentation, tissue and specimen preparation and transport, and communication with team members, leadership, and external partners.

This part-time, on-call position is scheduled for 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Sunday and Tuesday nights, plus every third Saturday. The schedule may include a minimum of two on-call 12-hour shifts and an additional rotating on-call 12-hour shift every third week. The role requires flexibility for 24-hour operations and on-call coverage during day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with occasional work beyond scheduled hours. Starting pay is $23 per hour, increasing to $25 per hour plus a case premium after training completion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the organization.
• Reliable transportation.
• Receive a yearly influenza vaccination.
• In the last five years, have no major moving violations and fewer than three minor moving violations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and phone communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, general database systems, and web-based applications.
• Ability to sit and safely operate a vehicle for extended periods, including long-distance driving at night and in inclement weather.
• Ability to sustain concentration and attention to detail, use printed materials and computer screens for extended periods, and perform delicate manual procedures with dexterity.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods; occasionally use stairs; and lift, move, and position a donor with care while following safety techniques learned in training.
• Flexibility for on-call coverage during day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, and occasional work beyond scheduled hours.
• Must not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Medical or biological science background, including familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgical procurement (recovery) of ocular tissues from authorized donors.
• Review donor medical histories and perform physical assessments; collect blood samples and accurately document donor information in the eye bank database system.
• Prepare and transport ocular tissues and biological specimens, including transporting them to and from other locations as needed.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HIPAA, and applicable federal and state regulations, and complete annual competency reviews.
• After attaining proficiency, assist with hands-on training in ocular tissue procurements.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, leadership, and external partners.
• Assist with facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, and other operational tasks or projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED