Recovery Technician (Nights)

Saving-Sight • Wichita, KS

3d

About The Position

The Surgical Recovery Technician performs corneal tissue recovery from deceased donors for transplant and medical research. The role supports sight-restoring cornea transplants and requires responding urgently to cases at local and rural Western Kansas hospitals, morgues, and funeral homes. Technicians review donor medical and health information, conduct full-body inspections, and ensure compliance with EBAA and FDA standards.

This is a part-time, overnight, on-call role in Wichita, Kansas, with shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM and occasional work extending past 6:00 AM. Candidates must be available for one of two schedules: Thursday and Friday nights plus one rotating Saturday every third week, or Sunday and Tuesday nights plus one rotating Saturday every third week. The work includes frequent night travel and continuous coverage, including weekends and holidays. Cases may be emotionally challenging. No prior experience or certifications are required; training is provided. Once fully trained, the technician may assist with onboarding and training.

Requirements

• Be available to work one of the specified overnight schedules, including a rotating Saturday every third week.
• Be comfortable working independently and performing hands-on procedures solo.
• Have no more than 0 major moving violations and fewer than 3 minor moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or passion for afterlife care, donation, palliative care, or helping others.
• Eagerness to learn or strengthen skills related to sterile and surgical techniques, examinations, phlebotomy, or medical documentation.
• Experience in healthcare, mortuary science, or criminal investigation.
• On-call or overnight work experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond urgently to cases, traveling to local and rural Western Kansas hospitals, morgues, or funeral homes.
• Review donor medical and health information and conduct full-body inspections on deceased donors to ensure compliance with EBAA and FDA standards.
• Perform surgical recovery of corneal tissue for transplant and medical research.
• Communicate clearly with team members, leadership, and external partners.
• Once fully trained, support onboarding and training needs.

Benefits

• Compensation of $23 per hour, increasing to $25 per hour upon training completion, plus case stipends.
• Full training is provided; no prior experience or certifications are required.
• Supportive team culture where colleagues support each other through challenging cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed