Sterile Tissue Specialist in Portland, Oregon at VisionGift

Make a difference in the lives of others by helping give the gift of sight!

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.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills desiring to grow their experience in distribution and sterile tissue processing. Those who succeed will have experience and interest in medical or lab-based and customer service work. As a Sterile Tissue Specialist you will be responsible for distribution and tissue-processing-related tasks including, but not limited to: import tissue record setup, inventory management, aseptic technique, and order processing and distribution. This position is an excellent fit for those with healthcare experience who are interested in dramatically changing the lives of others every day.

Job Duties:

• Manage sterile tissue inventory, including regular audits

• Process sterile tissue

• Sterilize and maintain equipment

• Maintain laboratory and supplies in a state of readiness by cleaning, performing inventory, and other duties as needed/directed

• Package tissue for transport as needed

• Prepare and ship tissue for monthly sterilization, bio and quarterly dose audit runs

• Process sterile tissue orders and distribute tissue

• Whole eye excision for sterile tissue processing and more

While this position is learned through extensive on-the-job training, related experience will be viewed favorably.

A successful candidate will have:

• Very fine motor skills that are required for processing tissue for transplant
• 1 year experience in universal/standard precautions & sterile technique
• 1 year experience in customer service
• Experience with sterilization techniques and autoclave operation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office software
• Ability to work full-time flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.

Hourly pay: $21.20

VisionGift offers a generous benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employer-funded HRA
• $20,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• 401K match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave
• Voluntary benefits and more!

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet 100% of the qualifications listed in the job post. We are more interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed. If you are unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role, please email hr@visiongift.org to discuss your application.

Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. Final employment offers are contingent upon a Final Candidate’s successful completion of a Background Verification, and a determination by the Company that the information derived from the Background Verification does not disqualify the individual. In addition, a Financial History Check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Check may be required.

Please visit www.visiongift.org for more information on our organization.

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