Eye Recovery Technician - Per Diem

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company committed to transforming how corneal surgeons treat and care for the cornea. Based in Seattle, the company is innovating the next generation of cornea care, from new medical devices and biologics to therapeutics and interventions. CorneaGen supports corneal surgeons and their patients with a spectrum of services, including the latest in innovative products, delivery of the highest quality tissue, surgeon education, and advocacy for patient access and reimbursement policies.

Eye Recovery Technician– Willing to Train

Are you searching for a job with a company that offers paid on-the-job training and development, competitive wages? Perhaps you are looking to join a high-performing team that’s focused on improving the lives of others? Or are you thinking about making a career change into a new and exciting line of work? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, then keep reading!

CorneaGen is a mission-driven company focused on providing the highest quality donor tissue, unparalleled customer service and superior products that transform how ophthalmologists treat and care for every person impacted by corneal disease. Through continuous innovations in tissue processing technology and surgical devices, advocacy for patient access and simplified payor reimbursement policies, CorneaGen is advancing the next generation of cornea care. In support of this goal, we are looking for an Eye Recovery Technician to join our team at San Antonio site.

What does an Eye Recovery Technician do?

The Eye Recovery Technician plays a vital role in ensuring that the gift of donation is honored through the timely and thoughtful procurement of ocular tissues for corneal transplant. Specific responsibilities are noted below.

Tissue Recovery:

• Surgically procure donated human ocular tissue from all sources following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Drawing blood from donors and recover medical records from hospitals.
• Accepting on-call responsibilities for ocular tissue recovery as scheduled.

Laboratory Support and Maintenance:

• Performing other duties as needed or assigned in lab maintenance, quality control, training, and research.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
• Maintaining documentation of in-process tissue as required, and timely updating records at each step in the process.
• Maintaining confidentiality of donor related information.

What else should I know about this position?

This is an hourly, per-diem position, scheduled for a minimum of 1-2 shifts/week; the weekly schedule will likely include weekends. Due to the nature of this work, this position is 100% in-person – remote work is not available for this role.

What if I’ve never done this type of work before?

Not a problem! We will provide on-the-job training to give you the skills and knowledge needed to become an Eye Recovery Technician! All we ask of you is that:

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience required
• Your previous work experience demonstrates that you can collaborate with others on a team, have a strong attention to detail, and can communicate effectively (written, verbal, etc.) within a professional work environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

What compensation and benefits do you offer?
The minimum wage for this position is $18.00 hourly and the maximum wage is $20.00 hourly. Individual compensation will vary within this range based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position.

Our benefits package includes:

• Retirement benefits, with a 5% company match plus opportunities for additional employer contributions.
• Costco or similar wholesale club membership reimbursement

This sounds great – I’m ready to apply!

Fantastic! We look forward to receiving your online application at Careers – CorneaGen; our recruiting team reviews applications on a frequent basis and will contact you via email if we’d like to talk with you further.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. CorneaGen does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. CorneaGen is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (206) 701-5840 for assistance.