Recovery Technician, Per Diem

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The Eye Bank at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is currently seeking a per diem Recovery Technician. The incumbent in this position is responsible for retrieving and processing ocular tissue for surgical and research use. This technician will recover tissue throughout South Florida at hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner offices. The Technician is also responsible for limited laboratory duties.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. (40%) Retrieve tissue from legally consented donors using appropriate procedures as defined by the FLEB policy and procedure manual.
2. (15%) Review cases available for corneal removal at local ME office. Read and screen medical charts, speak to investigators, medical examiners, and law enforcement to carefully determine medical suitability of potential donors.
3. (10%) Obtain accurate donor medical information and complete all documentation required for donor records. Follow-up on medical records from weekend and evening recoveries.)
4. (10%) Distribute tissue as needed to surgeons and researchers.
5. (10%) Perform specular microscopy on surgical quality corneas to obtain endothelial cell count.
6. (10%) Process corneas for DSAEK, DMEK and long term preservation in cornea lab as needed.
7. (3%) Process and package blood for serology testing. Receive results and file in donor record.
8. (2%) Prepare instrument kits for sterilization and deliver and retrieve in a timely manner from 6th floor central supply.
9. (1%) Perform and maintain documentation of regular laboratory cleaning schedules.

Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):

1. High School Diploma Required. Bachelors Degree in Biological Science or equivalent with courses in human anatomy, physiology, and other related sciences preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

2. One Year of lab or relevant experience required.

3. Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

4. Willingness and ability to travel to all recovery sites.

5. Maintain valid driver’s license and car insurance.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Part time

Employee Type:

Temporary-Intermittent

Pay Grade:

H5