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The Lions Eye Bank of Eastern Virginia, a not-for-profit transplant agency, is seeking a per Diem Procurement Technician. The primary responsibilities of this position are to procure eye tissue from donor cadavers. Tissue procurement duties of this position are performed safely with consciousness of blood borne pathogens using Universal Precautions.Job Description:When on-call, respond within 10 minutes to a text or phone call attemptBe responsible for finding a replacement/back-up technician in the event of inability to perform duties during a scheduled shiftContact Administrator On Call with necessary consultationsGather/maintain supplies necessary to procure or preserve eye tissueUnderstand and perform the duties listed in the Lions Medical Eye Bank Policy and Procedure Manual with respect to procurement, donor evaluation, consent, medical record review, and particularly the enucleation, in-situ excision, and ad hoc recovery proceduresWhen electronic medical records have not been reviewed by a trained Donor Coordinator, copy and review all medical records necessary to evaluate a donor for the intended use of the donor's tissue, even if records are located at a facility other than the location of recoveryPerform blood draws and vitreous draws as necessaryUsing sterile technique, surgically excise or enucleate eye tissue.Perform all duties with respect to the donor's body, next of kin, funeral homes/cremation facilities, hospitals, medical examiner officesPerform all duties so as not to infringe on OSHA rules, FDA rules, EBAA standards, State of Virginia law, and U.S. Federal lawDemonstrate skill, ethics, and professional behavior at all times when performing Eye Bank functionsWhen adept at procedures, be available to demonstrate or assist in training new procurement staffEnsure proper and complete documentation of all forms and data fieldsPay and HoursWe are are 24/7 facility and are hiring for all shiftsPay is per diem, $135 per donor plus mileage and toll reimbursement.Required:Exceptional written, presentation, and interpersonal skillsWell practiced prioritization, deductive reasoning, and leadership skillsFamiliarity with databases, word processing, and spread sheetsMust be able to perform delicate manual proceduresValid state vehicle operator license and reliable vehicleAcademic studies focused on biology, anatomy, pathology, or epidemiologyAble to lift and carry a minimum of 40 poundsPreferredSecondary education with science or healthcare concentrationTwelve months relevant work experienceKnowledge of medical terminology and medical chartsConditions of EmploymentOrgan donation is a 24/7 endeavor, this means that we cover every holiday and weekend.Initial training will be scheduled in the lab located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Once a certain level of training has been obtained, the trainee will be on the call schedule with the trainer, and hours vary. All training will be paid at $12.41/hr.You are required to drive and maintain your own vehicle. Procurement sites are located throughout Hampton Roads and surrounding areas. Travel reimbursement is provided.All Employees are required to undergo drug screening and a background check.