Overnight Tissue Recovery Technician (Part-Time, On-Call)

Saving-Sight; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Saving Sight is seeking an Overnight Tissue Recovery Technician to join our on-call team in Wichita, Kansas. The role focuses on ocular tissue procurement from authorized donors, requiring meticulous attention to regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and professional communication in a time-sensitive healthcare setting.

The shift runs 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Thursdays and Fridays, with every third Tuesday on call.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation.
• Annual influenza vaccination required.
• Preferred: medical or biological science background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgical procurement (recovery) of ocular tissues from authorized donors.
• Review donor medical history, perform physical assessments, collect blood samples, and document donor information.
• Prepare and transport ocular tissues and specimens between locations.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, HIPAA, and all regulations; complete annual competency reviews.
• Assist in hands-on training after attaining proficiency.
• Maintain communication with team members, leadership, and external partners.
• Assist with facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, and other tasks.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overnight Tissue Recovery Technician (Part-Time, On-Call)

6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Thursday & Friday Nights + Every 3rd Tuesday

$23 per hour, increases to $25 per hour + case premiums after training completion

Position Purpose:

The Recovery Technician is responsible for ocular tissue procurement procedures throughout the service region. This position ensures compliance with regulatory standards and internal procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a time-sensitive healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct surgical procurement (recovery) of ocular tissues from authorized donors.
• Perform donor medical history reviews and physical assessments, collect blood samples, and accurately document donor information in the eye bank database system.
• Prepare and transport ocular tissues and biological specimens, including transport to and from other locations as needed.
• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HIPAA, and all federal and state regulations, including completion of annual competency reviews.
• After attaining proficiency, assist in hands-on training in ocular tissue procurements.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, leadership, and external partners
• Assist with facility cleaning, equipment maintenance and other operational tasks or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and phone communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while managing multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, general database systems, and web-based applications.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record as determined by the organization
• Must have reliable transportation
• Required to have a yearly influenza vaccination

Preferred Requirements:

• Medical or biological science background preferred, including familiarity with medical terminology.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and safely operate a vehicle for extended periods in various conditions, including long-distances, nighttime, and inclement weather.
• Frequent periods of intense concentration, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform tasks requiring prolonged use of printed materials and computer screens.
• Ability to perform delicate manual procedures with a high degree of dexterity.
• Long periods of sitting and/or standing required
• May require occasional use of stairs to access work areas or facilities. Ability to lift, move, and position a donor with care, while following safety techniques learned in training.

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in multiple environments, including normal office settings, hospitals (ICU, inpatient units, operating rooms, morgue), funeral homes or mortuaries, and medical examiner facilities.
• Requires travel throughout the service region, including driving to other locations.
• Must maintain flexibility for 24-hour operations, including on-call coverage during day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts, with occasional work beyond scheduled hours.
• The schedule is based on the business needs of the location and may include:
  • A minimum of two on-call 12-hour shifts, with an additional rotating on-call 12-hour shift every third week.

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.