Eye Recovery Technician (Orlando)

On-Call Eye Recovery Technician for the Orlando Region

Are you searching for a job with a company that offers paid on-the-job training and development, competitive wages? Perhaps you are looking to join a high-performing team that's focused on improving the lives of others? Or are you thinking about making a career change into a new and exciting line of work? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes!", then keep reading!

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care. In support of this goal, we are looking for an Eye Recovery Technician based in the Orlando area to join our team.

What Does an Eye Recovery Technician Do?

The Eye Recovery Technician plays a vital role in ensuring that the gift of donation is honored through the timely and thoughtful procurement of ocular tissues for corneal transplant. Essential duties and responsibilities are noted below. This position requires travel from a home location to various medical facilities in the Orlando area.

• Surgically procure donated human ocular tissue from cadavers (donors) following aseptic technique.
• Draw blood from donors to send for serologic testing.
• Obtain medical records from hospitals.
• Utilize computer software to complete real-time documentation of procured tissue.
• Participate in on-call schedule for ocular tissue recoveries

• Maintain confidentiality of donor related information.
• Employ pre-determined shipping methods of recovered ocular tissue.
• Maintain inventory of surgical instruments, shipping supplies, and other equipment provided to complete recoveries.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

What Else Should I Know About This Position?

This is an hourly, on-call position, scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts/week; the weekly schedule will include weekends (Sunday). Due to the nature of this work, this position is 100% in-person – remote work is not available for this role.

What if I've never done this type of work before? Not a problem! We will provide on-the-job training to give you the skills and knowledge needed to become an Eye Recovery Technician!

What We Ask Of You Is:

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required
• Your previous work experience demonstrates that you can collaborate with others on a team, have a strong attention to detail, and can communicate effectively (written, verbal, etc.) within a professional work environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to provide at least 2 shifts of availability within a 7-day schedule.
• Reliable transportation to and from recovery sites, laboratory and/or shipping facilities.

What Compensation And Benefits Do You Offer?

The Eye Recovery Technician position is an unrestricted, on-call position. The hourly rate for this position is $16.50. In addition to the hourly rate, this position will receive $4.00 an hour for each hour scheduled to be "on-call". This position is also available for individual, flat-rate compensation which is variable based on the specific recovery. Our benefits package includes:

• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits for per-diem employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Costco membership reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend

This sounds great – I'm ready to apply! Fantastic! We look forward to receiving your online application at CorneaGen.com; our recruiting team reviews applications on a frequent basis and will contact you via email if we'd like to talk with you further.