November’s Eye Donation Month Features Two Alabama Stories

November’s Eye Donation Month Features Two Alabama Stories

During Eye Donation Month each November, we seek to:

  • Raise awareness about the importance of cornea donation.
  • Honor the gift of sight given by generous donors and their families.
  • Celebrate the restored sight of cornea recipients.
  • Educate and encourage individuals to register as donors.

Advancing Sight Network, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is pleased to announce that for the first time not one, but two stories connected to our organization are being featured nationally during Eye Donation Month. Danny Rivers is a double-cornea transplant recipient and a living kidney donor. Josie Evans, wife of Julian Evans, is a donor family member, as Julian was a cornea donor. Danny and Josie are both from Alabama, and have been strong supporters of Advancing Sight Network.

Watch their stories here:

Join us during November in raising awareness about the gift of cornea donation! Consider the life-changing impact donors make on the lives of others. If you aren’t yet a registered donor, visit http://registerme.org, complete a simple form, then share your decision with your family and friends.

Recovery Technician, Part-Time (per diem) – Memphis, TN

Would you like to join a team that makes a difference by restoring sight to others?

We are focused on our purpose of restoring eyesight, and we’re always looking for passionate and innovative people to join our team. To be successful at Advancing Sight Network, you need a commitment to teamwork and a desire to practice integrity and excellence in your work. Every team member has an impact on the people we serve, and we hope you’ll consider being part of our life-saving work.

Part Time Per Diem position available at MidSouth Eye Bank in Memphis, TN

A rewarding job that can help make a difference in the lives of others.  This critical role ensures the surgical recovery of safe and viable eye tissue to be used in transplant, research and education.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

  • Surgical recovery of transplant and research donor tissue
  • Review of donor medical charts
  • Package and ship eye tissue
  • Perform minimal laboratory duties as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Prior medical experience or life sciences education, preferred
  • Ability to interface with peers and hospital personnel
  • Position may include on call during holidays, weekends and nights
  • Valid driver’s license

 

To apply: Please return the completed application of employment to hr@advancingsight.org.

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