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VisionGift (VG) is a nonprofit eye bank that obtains, evaluates and distributes eye tissue donated by caring individuals for use in cornea transplantation, research, and education. Since 1975, our organization has helped over 65,000 individuals receive sight-restoring transplants. Please visit www.visiongift.org for more information on our organization. VG is currently offering a challenging and rewarding Per-Diem Recovery Technician position to provide on-call coverage for Medford and the surrounding areas. Examples of responsibilities include: Aseptic removal of human donor eye tissue (post-mortem) for transplant and research/medical education Detailed physical inspection of donor for evidence of donation contraindications Obtain post-mortem blood samples Complete documentation of recovery procedure Packaging tissue for shipment to main office Travel from home to hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner offices with in recovery region On call schedule requires technician to be available for dispatch during their scheduled on call hours Managing personal recovery supplies, completing inventories and orders as needed to maintain par levels for location In-house training is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with experience or course work in biological sciences, allied health, medical technology and/or funeral industry experience. A flexible schedule is preferred as well. This is a Per Diem on call position with 24hr call cycles. Recoveries are paid on a per-case basis between approximately $110 - $155. Standby ("On-Call") rate is $3.00/hr for day hours and $4.00/hr for night hours. Hourly rate is $20/hr for training and/or meetings. Mileage reimbursement paid at the federal reimbursement rate for miles driven on recoveries outside of “home” hospital in recovery region. Phone stipend for use of phone for work communication. Compensation details: 20-20 Hourly Wage PI9fc790e30269-25448-41381992a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b