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If you are passionate about helping your community and making a difference in peoples lives, we want you to join our growing team! Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is currently looking for a Field Recovery Technician and Laboratory Assistant to help spread our mission.
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization and team of professionals and volunteers, dedicated to the mission of restoring the gift of sight through recovery, transplantation and education. Our ultimate goal is to improve peoples quality of life through the gift of sight.
Position Objective:
Responsible for the recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research. Participates in the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory and other data to ensure quality donor tissue. Assists in quality audits as needed. Assists Hospital Development and Community Outreach as needed.
Essential Duties of the Position:
Travel to donor location (e.g., hospital, ME/Coroner office, funeral home).
Perform the functions of recovery technician. Expected response time to initial dispatch call within 15 minutes, with departure for recovery within 30 minutes of dispatch.
Provide clear and concise communication with accurate estimated times of arrival.
Screen donors by performing a thorough review of medical records/information, when available, according to EBAA Medical Standards, FDA Regulations, and LEBW SOPs. Consult Administrator on Call (AOC) as needed.
Identify donor according to LEBW SOPs (e.g., ID band, toe tag, morgue cooler label).
Facilitate quality recovery while ensuring minimum death to preservation times.
Obtain adequate blood samples, (pre- and/or post-mortem) that are eligible for infectious disease testing (i.e., serologies).
Adhere to any Coroner/ME requests/restrictions while ensuring LEBW SOPs are followed. Communicate any concerns from Coroner/ME personnel to AOC or Quality Systems.
Perform donor restoration.
Perform all required documentation in a thorough, complete, and professional manner.
Package and transfer tissue, blood samples, and documentation to Lions Transporter drop-off.
Obtain patient medical records as required.
Ensure effective and positive communications are maintained with hospital staff, ME/Coroners, tissue banks, OPOs, and funeral homes.
Assist Quality Systems in conduct of periodic internal audits; assist Community Outreach and Hospital Development with projects and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.
Surgical tech or other health care professionals (EMT/Paramedic, ER techs, etc.) preferred
Expertise, skills, and knowledge of ophthalmology or eye bank procedures is a plus.
Valid drivers license and reliable, safe and insured vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strict attention to detail.
If not previously acquired, expectation to establish and maintain through understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to learn and follow all LEBW SOPs regarding donor recovery.
Ability to effectively multi-task.
Flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must maintain confidentiality and integrity of all donor-related information.
Must maintain professionalism and confidentiality related to LEBW.
Must possess dedication and commitment to eye banking and fulfilling the wishes of donors and their families
Physical/Environmental Demands of the Position:
Physical requirements moderate work. Position requires lifting and moving donors.
Environment conditions: Must be able to work in hospitals, ME/Coroners offices, and funeral homes. Exposure to cornea preservation media and other recovery supplies and reagents; exposure to blood and other bodily fluids; exposure to other chemicals within recovery facility.
Understanding of Standard Precautions.
Computer literacy including Word processing and database software.
Compassionate demeanor when dealing with grieving families.
Fine motor skills and dexterity.
Ability to perform and effectively communicate under stressful conditions.
Equipment Used
Computer
Cell Phone
Microsoft Software
Donor Software
Job Type: Full-time
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