Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing

EVERSIGHT; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with company 
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Paid parental leave & more

Job summary

Eversight is seeking a Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing in Ann Arbor, MI. The role covers all aspects of processing eye tissue and related lab duties in compliance with standards and regulations.

Schedule: 8:00am-6:30pm, 4 days per week with holiday and weekend rotation. Travel to procurement sites and on-call coverage may be required. The candidate will stay current with professional knowledge and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and execute complex tasks; interact professionally with peers.

Responsibilities

• Process tissue such as slit lamp bio-microscopy, specular microscopy, OCT, microkeratome processing and DMEK processing.
• Perform cell counting and evaluation of processed tissue.
• Prepare packaging and coordinate transportation of tissue.
• Clean and maintain instruments, autoclave and processing rooms.
• Manage tissue and supply inventories and rotate stock.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional interaction

Education

Undergraduate studies in related field

Tools

Slit lamp microscopy

Specular microscopy

OCT

Microkeratome processing

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full-time Regular Technical Ann Arbor, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1314

Mission: Eversight's mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research.

Our Culture Story:Imagine you're unable to see a loved one's eyes as they smile. You can't see their face as they call your name, or your own face in the mirror as you start each day. This is what life is like for millions of people coping with vision loss.

Now, imagine your eyesight is restored. You can suddenly see all the color and sights of the world around you. Your life is transformed. This is the power of eye donation, corneal transplantation and vision research. This is what Eversight team members make possible every day.

For more than 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight. We ensure that their gifts transform the lives of those suffering from blindness, and advance new treatments and cures for blindness.

Summary

Eversight's Clinical Technician, Tissue Processing is responsible for all aspects of processing eye tissue and laboratory duties and assignments as required in compliance with Eversight and EBAA Medical Standards and with state and federal regulations.

Schedule: 8:00am-6:30pm (4 days per week) includes holiday and weekend rotation

Essential Job Functions

• Process tissue to include, but is not limited to: slit lamp bio-microscopy, specular microscopy, OCT, microkeratome processing and DMEK processing, rinses, trims, tissue transfers, scleral preservation and splitting tissue.
• Performs cell counting and evaluation of processed tissue.
• Prepares the packaging and coordinates the transportation of tissue.
• Performs cleaning and routine maintenance on surgical instruments, autoclave and processing rooms.
• Performs tissue inventory, supply inventory and rotation of older supplies.
• Assists with general laboratory duties as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Night and weekend coverage and on-call as scheduled.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Values of Eversight.
• Other Duties: New tasks, duties and responsibilities may be added at any time, with or without notice to the employee. This job description is not intended to cover or describe all of the tasks, duties and responsibilities the employee may be required to or asked to perform.

Qualifications

Education:Undergraduate studies in related field preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting is required.

Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to effectively plan and execute complex tasks. Ability to interact professionally with peers.

Knowledge:Proficiency in slit lamp and specular microscopy evaluation of tissue and use of other laboratory equipment after appropriate training.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave & more

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed in a laboratory setting, such as a hospital operating room or morgue, with potential exposure to communicable disease or hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, bend, stoop, twist, lift and stand. Limited noise, room temperature fluctuations and dust are possible. Routine use of a computer. Travel to procurement sites is required. Use of personal vehicle is required when traveling within the service area.

The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.