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Eye Bank Cornea Tissue Recovery Technician (MT) (Missoula) Missoula Per Diem, plus an hourly rate 2009-06-30 11:11AM
Please include job title in your response along with a resume and cover letter.Eye Bank Cornea Tissue Recovery Technician (MT) Sightlife is seeking highly motivated, independent per diem technician for Missoula and Western Montana. The technician performs the aseptic surgical recovery of human cornea tissue—the first in a series of steps prior to transplantation. The technician’s critical role ensures safe and viable cornea transplant tissue from deceased organ and tissue donors. Comprehensive training in aseptic and surgical recovery technique will be provided by SightLife. Technicians work independently, travelling to local area hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner’s offices throughout the Missoula and Western Montana to complete the recovery procedure. The team of technicians rotate on-call shifts to cover a 24/7 schedule. Schedule availability and flexibility are key qualities for success. A valid driver’s license/insurance/reliable vehicle is required. No direct experience is required, but we are seeking the right individual who has some education or experience in the fields of science and/or health care. An applicant living in the Missoula area would be preferred. Primary Purpose: Responsible for the recovery of human eye tissue for transplant and/or research and the collection of necessary medical, behavioral, laboratory, and other data to ensure quality donor screening. Also has primary responsibility for tissue transportation to and from the airport. Requirements: A personal commitment to organ donation required. Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays when needed, and long hours. Must have reliable, dependable transportation. Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all Eye Bank, hospital, and peer agency staff. Education and/or Equivalent Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Medical and/or Biological science background strongly preferred. Location: Missoula Compensation: Per Diem, plus an hourly rate This is a part-time job.Principals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.