Recovery Technician (Part-Time, Nights)

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Type: Part-Time, Nights (On-Call)

Compensation: $23 per hour, increasing to $25 per hour upon training completion + case stipends

Schedule: Sunday-Monday OR Tuesday-Wednesday OR Thursday-Friday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Step into a uniquely meaningful role as a Surgical Recovery Technician, where your dedication to afterlife care and hands-on skill directly contributes to someone's ability to receive a cornea transplant and regain their sight.

What You'll Do

• Respond to cases with urgency, traveling an average of 45 minutes to 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 and assist onboarding and training needs.

What We Offer

• A hands-on, mission-driven role where your work directly changes lives.
• No prior experience or certifications required - we provide full training.
• A supportive team culture where colleagues support you through challenging cases.

How You'll Be Challenged

• Work includes frequent night travel and shifts extending into early morning hours, occasionally past 6:00 AM.
• Cases involve donors with a wide range of backgrounds, which can be emotionally challenging.
• Donation services depend on continuous 24/7 coverage, including weekends and holidays.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has an interest and passion for afterlife or palliative care.
• Thrives working independently and is comfortable performing hands-on procedures solo.
• Experience in healthcare, mortuary science, or criminal investigation is a plus.
• On-call or overnight work experience is helpful - be sure to highlight it!

How to Join Our Team

1. Apply - Submit your application in just a few minutes.
2. Talk with a Recruiter - A brief conversation to learn more about you.
3. Watch a Recovery - See firsthand the meaningful work you'll perform.
4. Interview - Meet the team and explore the details of the role.

Ready to begin a meaningful career?

Apply today and help make a lasting impact on someone's life - every single day.

NOTE: The preceding statements describe the nature and level of assignments normally given to job incumbents. They are not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional duties may be assigned. Saving Sight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, and seek diversity in our applicants. Saving Sight does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Saving Sight reserves the right to seek, hire and promote individuals who support the goals and mission of the organization.

At this time, we are only able to consider candidates who do not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

In the last 5 years, the candidate must have 0 major moving violations and less than 3 minor moving violations.