OneLegacy · 12 hours ago
Ocular Recovery Technician
Azusa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$48K/yr - $62K/yrOneLegacy is the nation's largest organ, eye, and tissue recovery organization dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope. The Ocular Recovery Technician is responsible for the surgical recovery of donated human ocular tissues, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures while performing various medical and logistical tasks.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs the aseptic surgical recovery of ocular tissue in accordance with OL Policies and Procedures
Performs the qualification of donor for recovery by reviewing all relevant source documents such as but not limited to authorization from, medical social history questionnaire, medical chart, coroner documentation, investigation report, tissue referral summary, case comments, and processor recovery criteria
Preforms physical examination
Performs donor blood draw and plasma dilution assessment
Performs facility site assessment and prepares the site for recovery
Performs donor reconstruction
Performs proper verification of all steps but not limited to recovery paperwork, packaging, labeling, and shipping
Performs labeling and labeling verification
Packages and ships tissue to processors
Assembles and ensures all pertinent documents remain in the donor chart following completion of the recovery
Documents the recovery process in the Electronic Medical Records system
Communicates with the Family Care Coordinator on shift and the Supervisor-on-Call (as appropriate) of any information that is discovered during medical chart review or physical examination that would alter the acceptance or rejection of the donor
Responds timely to chart corrections
Receives incoming referral calls from a OneLegacy donation partner facility such as but not limited to hospital, CME/Coroner, or hospice facility for both eminent and cardiac death referrals
Obtains pertinent clinical information and circumstances surrounding the death for determining donor eligibility for recovery
Escalates all questions as applicable to Tissue Leadership of any information that is discovered during triage that may alter the acceptance or rejection of the donor
Transfers calls as needed to appropriate staff for necessary follow up; review referrals that require additional eligibility screening or follow up calls
Documents clinical information in the Electronic Medical Records system
Verifies donor registry
Performs training of ocular recoveries for tissue operations
Performs didactic and wet lab ocular trainings
Submits status reports on trainees
Provides trainees with feedback
Complete training documentation
Contacts recovery facility and coordinates recovery arrangements
Sets up transportation of donor
Obtains CME release for recovery
Screens and accepts ocular tissue for recovery
Performs other logistical task as instructed by management for the purposes of facilitating tissue donation
Assists with logistics and coordination of the transportation of donors to a OneLegacy facility for recovery
Performs the receiving and releasing of donors in the OneLegacy Recover Facility from partners such as but not limited to transport companies, coroner offices, or funeral homes
Performs facility cleaning such as but not limited to cleaning, disinfecting, and mopping in the Supply Depot, Recovery OR, Morgue, Pre-Prep Staging room, tissue shipping/lab room, coroner office recovery suite, and other areas as needed
Ensures inventory of clinical supplies are maintained appropriately to support day-to-day operations
Ensures inventory of administrative supplies are maintained appropriately to support day-to-day operations
Removes trash to exterior waste receptacles and maintain the cleanliness of the office space
Assists Central Supply department with instrument cleaning, decontamination, sterilization and inventory management as needed
Required to review and approve an electronic time sheet at the end of the work function performed
Payroll adjustments can only be made at the beginning of a pay period to take effect on the following pay period
Required to respond timely to HR requests and to be current to all HR requirements such as TB test, driver license, and auto insurance
Adhere to the Job Description and Management Expectations
Perform all assigned duties as outlined in the Policies and Procedures
Required to carry OneLegacy ID badge at all times when working, even when working for OneLegacy at a donation partner facilities
Company equipment must be kept in a professional manner (i.e. clean/organized workstation after use, trash removed from vehicles, locker rooms maintained, etc.)
Any damage to company vehicles must be reported to management immediately
Visitor(s) must be approved by management to participate in any OL operations functions
Confidentiality is crucial, so if in doubt, do not disclose
Comply with HIPAA requirements
It is the main priority of the ORT to perform registered donor cornea recoveries with a Death to Preservation under 12 hours
ORT is required to use their personal vehicle for recoveries unless approved first by the Tissue SOC. Mileage will be expensed per company policy
The ORT is expected to have all necessary supplies and equipment packed for 2 full cases at the start of each shift
The ORT is expected to identify and coordinate the most suitable registered cases based on specific criteria including death to preservation, accessibility, location, age, and tissue quality
The ORT will notify the Tissue SOC/TCC when a case has been identified and coordinated
If there are no suitable registered donors available for recovery, the ORT will notify the Tissue SOC/TCC and check-in to see if they can be used for a consented ocular recovery within a reasonable distance
If there are no suitable registered nor consented donors for recovery, the ORT will assist the call center with referral triage
The ORT will complete the pre-recovery timeout with appropriate staff as necessary, as well as communicate any delays, issues, or concerns when applicable
The ORT will make a reasonable effort after each case to obtain medical records for the decedent when applicable
It is the expectation of the ORT to perform 2 ocular recoveries per shift when there are suitable recoveries available
The ORT is expected to be free of any meal premiums while on shift without prior approval from the Tissue SOC
Overall it can take up to a year to be fully competent in your job functions
OneLegacy promotes growth from within and will promote your growth provided you succeed within this current position
During the first 3 months of employment, you are expected to be signed-off for Ocular Recoveries and Referral Triage
As discussed in your interview process, your availability for scheduling needs to include nights and weekends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of an EMT program, completion of a surgical technologist program, current or previous licensure as a paramedic
Previous experience in Tissue Banking or OPO
Experience in an allied health field such as (embalming, physiology, anatomy, mortuary sciences, surgical, EMS, EMT, ER Technologist, paramedic, pathology, or nursing)
OneLegacy requires employees to maintain a current California driver's license and current vehicle insurance
Preferred
CEBT or CTBS Certification is preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans –Employer pays 90% of premium cost for employee
19 days of PTO
2 Floating Holidays
10 Holidays
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Wellness Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Gym Onsite
Mileage Reimbursement to applicable positions
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
403b Retirement Plan with an annual discretionary 8% Employer contribution
School Loan Forgiveness
Company
OneLegacy
OneLegacy is the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation in the seven-county.
Founded in 1999
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Maraman Perley
CFO
Tom Mone
Chief External Affairs Officer & VP OneLegacy Foundation
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