Tissue Recovery Specialist [EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, Surgical Tech]

New England Donor Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team as a Tissue Recovery Specialist, where you'll play a vital role in saving lives through organ and tissue donation. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a professional surgical team, developing your skills in a rewarding clinical environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule with generous paid time off and comprehensive health benefits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about making a difference in the community. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career that directly impacts lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time-off program

Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance

2x Annual Salary Life Insurance

Fertility Benefits

LGBTQIA+ Focused Healthcare Programs

Flex Spending Account Options

403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a strong team spirit.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Aseptically remove tissues from deceased donors as part of a surgical team.
• Travel throughout New England and manage multiple systems.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree

2 years professional experience

Tools

Medical terminology

Computer applications

Job description

Tissue Recovery Specialist [EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, Surgical Tech]

• Full-time

Come join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 -2024!

Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do.

New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually.

As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you will become a member of a professional surgical team 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.

About you:
Your colleagues should describe you as a positive team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven. You take great pride in your work and are motivated by the thought of being able to touch countless lives as a direct result of your work and through our mission.

Schedule:
As a full-time employee, you will be scheduled for 3 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule is comprised of 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time.

Days: 7:00 am-7:00 pm

Evenings: 12:00 pm-12:00 am

You will have every other weekend off, and the standard 1.5 overtime calculation will apply for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a given workweek. Additional mandatory training and meetings required.

Travel:
This position is based in Waltham, MA. However, it is likely you will travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles. Must be comfortable with long periods of driving and possible travel in a small aircraft. Must live within a 60-mile distance from the Waltham location.

Candidates will be required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, team-oriented and possesses 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 a 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 an 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
• LGBTQIA+ Focused Healthcare Programs
• Flex Spending Account Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Personal career and skill development opportunities

HIRING ALERT: NEDS is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff and partners during this time of medical emergency due to COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply to meet the needs of the multicultural and multilingual communities we serve.