Tissue Recovery Technician (Per Diem)

Dakota Lions Sight & Health•Fargo, ND

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This mission-centered per diem position is responsible for the recovery of human eye and other tissues for transplant and/or research, documentation of procedure information, and shipment of tissue. The role requires performing these duties in a professional and respectful manner to honor the gift of donation. In addition to an hourly rate, the position offers on-call pay and donation case pay, which varies depending on the donation type.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the organization.
Experience preferred but not required.
A personal commitment to eye & tissue donation required.
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Basic computer and phone/fax skills as well as verbal and written communication skills a must.
Ability to perform delicate manual procedures requiring high amounts of dexterity necessary.
Occasional out of town stays for training may be necessary.
Frequently required to sit; required to stand and walk.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Frequently required to bend, twist or climb.
Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
Moderate level of complexity for decision making.
Normal time pressure of decision making.

Nice To Haves

Surgical technician, ophthalmic technician, medical or funeral home background preferred but not required.
Hepatitis and Covid vaccinations are recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs efficient and quality surgical recovery of human eyes and tissue for transplant and/or research, including drawing blood samples for serological testing.
Acts professionally and respectfully as a representative of donors and donor families in hospital, funeral home and donation settings. Must provide outstanding customer service and communication.
Consistently consults with Recovery Manager/AOC to obtain medical decisions as necessary, and notifications of deviations from established operating procedure.
Completes all required paperwork in an accurate and efficient manner and within designated time frames.
Consistently performs duties in accordance with established standard operating procedures, policies, and regulations.
Travels throughout respective recovery area to perform recovery of donor tissue. Schedules may include day, night, weekend, and/or holiday hours in an on-call status, occasionally going beyond shift times in order to complete tasks. This position requires flexibility due to the nature of the programs 24-hour business.
Maintains confidentiality of all DLSH information.
Performs other duties as required and assigned by the Recovery Manager in compliance with established federal, state and regulatory compliance within standard operating policies.
Position could also include the acquisition of birth tissue.
Travel is required for this role so applicants must have a valid driver license and be insurable on the auto insurance policy.