Tissue Recovery Specialist CT

New England Donor Services; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

2x Annual Salary Life Insurance

Fertility Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Working Advantage discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

New England Donor Services in Vernon, CT is seeking a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional team dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through tissue donation. You will work in a surgical setting, learning to aseptically remove tissues from deceased donors and develop technical skills under supervision.

The role requires on-call shifts (7 per 14 days) with nights and weekends, and periodic orientation/training at other sites.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying SOPs
• Must be able to manage multiple systems and computer applications
• Intermediate understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to adapt to variable working conditions

Responsibilities

• Aseptically remove tissues from deceased donors (bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart valves)
• Work in a surgical setting and develop technical skills
• Be on-call for 7 shifts over a 14-day period, including nights and weekends
• Travel to training sites (e.g., Waltham, MA) as required
• Drive extensively across New England in NEDS vehicles

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Independent

Team oriented

Stamina

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Intermediate medical terminology

Education

Associates degree

2 years professional experience

Job description

Job Description

You have the opportunity to advance your healthcare career at New England Donor Services by joining a dynamic, professional team whose mission is to save and enhance lives through tissue donation.

As a Tissue Recovery Specialist you will become a member of a professional team working in a surgical setting where you will be trained to aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissues from deceased donors, while developing your technical skills in ways you never imagined possible.

Schedule:

As a full-time employee you will be on-call for 7 shifts (2 shifts are 12 hours (on-call) and 5 shifts are 24 hours (on-call)) within a 14 day period. Shifts start at 10:00am or 10:00pm. The work schedule is varied and includes overnights, some holidays and every other weekend. Additional mandatory training and meetings required.

Orientation:

During the first few weeks, travel to the Waltham, MA site will be required for orientation and training purposes. Approximately 3 days a week for the first 3-4 weeks will be required.

Travel:

This position is based in Vernon, CT. However, you will travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles. Must be comfortable with long periods of driving.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, disciplined, detail oriented, independent, adaptable, team oriented and possess the stamina required to succeed in this intense and rewarding clinical setting.

• Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functions
• Must be able to manage multiple systems and computer applications
• Must have intermediate understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to adapt to variable working conditions

What You’ll Be a Part Of:

You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include:

• Generous paid time-off program
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
• 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
• Fertility Benefits
• Inclusive Healthcare Programs
• Flex Spending Account Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Working Advantage discounts Program.
• Personal career and skill development opportunities

You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!

Additional Information

HIRING ALERT:

NEDS continues to take precautions to protect our community, staff and partners from COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.

New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org/careers