Temp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area

University of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call pay: $5/hour

Training pay: $16/hour during training

Regular pay: $20/hour post-training

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a dependable Temp Recovery Technician in the Des Moines area. This position involves hands-on clinical work in the surgical recovery of human ocular tissue, requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include verifying authorization and completing physical assessments. The role offers a competitive pay structure, including training pay and on-call compensation, with a requirement for a background check as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must be comfortable working with deceased individuals.
• Must arrive at the office within 30 minutes of being paged.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical recovery of human ocular tissue.
• Verify authorization and confirm donor identity.
• Complete donor physical assessments and documentation.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Fine motor skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Carver College of Medicine

Jobcode Temp Professional Employee

Working Title Temp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area

Details

Iowa Lions Eye Bank is seeking dependable and motivated Recovery Technicians to support our mission of restoring and preserving sight. This is not a transport or courier position. Recovery Technicians perform hands‑on clinical work involving the surgical recovery of human ocular tissue for transplant, research, and education.

About the Role

Recovery Technicians, based out of our Altoona office, work independently and travel to hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner offices in the Western Iowa area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: verifying authorization, confirming the identity of the donor, completing donor physical assessments, preparing the donor, obtaining an adequate blood sample, performing whole eye enucleation or in situ corneal excision, using proper aseptic technique, packaging ocular tissue for transport, and completing all required documentation. A small team rotates on‑call shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. (0000-0800, 0800-1600, and 1600-0000).

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Comfortable working with deceased individuals
• Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ pounds
• Good manual dexterity
• Must be able to arrive to the office within 30 minutes of being paged to a case

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, bioscience, lab work, or sterile/aseptic technique
• Experience working in an on‑call capacity

Compensation

• On‑Call Pay: $5/hour
• Training Pay: $16/hour during the training period
• Regular Pay: $20/hour for worked hours after successfully completing training

A University of Iowa background check is required.

Contact KAILYNN KAY GILBERT
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Email: [e-mail]

Application Instructions Please send current CV to [e-mail]