Temp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area
university of iowaIowa City, IA
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Temp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area
university of iowaIowa City, IA
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Temp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area Posting ID163801Department Ophthalmology & Visual Science/Carver College of Medicine JobcodeTemp Professional Employee Working TitleTemp Recovery Tech - Des Moines Area DetailsIowa Lions Eye Bank is seeking dependable and motivated Recovery Technicians to support our mission of restoring and preserving sight. This is not a transport or courier position. Recovery Technicians perform hands-on clinical work involving the surgical recovery of human ocular tissue for transplant, research, and education.
About the Role:
Recovery Technicians, based out of our Altoona office, work independently and travel to hospitals, funeral homes, and medical examiner offices in the Western Iowa area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: verifying authorization, confirming the identity of the donor, completing donor physical assessments, preparing the donor, obtaining an adequate blood sample, performing whole eye enucleation or in situ corneal excision, using proper aseptic technique, packaging ocular tissue for transport, and completing all required documentation. A small team rotates on-call shifts to provide 24/7 coverage. (0000-0800, 0800-1600, and 1600-0000).
Requirements:
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
- Comfortable working with deceased individuals
- Strong fine motor skills and attention to detail
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ pounds
- Good manual dexterity
- Must be able to arrive to the office within 30 minutes of being paged to a case
- PreferredExperience in healthcare, bioscience, lab work, or sterile/aseptic technique
- Experience working in an on-call capacity
- CompensationOn-Call Pay: $5/hour
- Training Pay: $16/hour during the training period
Regular Pay: $20/hour for worked hours after successfully completing trainingA University of Iowa background check is required.
ContactKAILYNN KAY GILBERT
Phone: 515-494-7658
Email: kailynn-gilbert@uiowa.eduApplication Instructions
Please send current CV to kailynn-gilbert@uiowa.eduAd Start Date 10/23/2026Ad End Date 11/30/2026
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience level
Junior
Location
Iowa City, IA
Occupation
Surgical Technologists
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
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