Tissue Recovery Specialist - (Funeral Services professionals - apply here)

New England Donor Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

New England Donor Services (NEDS) is seeking a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional surgical team. You will train to aseptically remove tissues from deceased donors, including bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart valves, while developing critical skills in sterile technique.

Based in Waltham, MA, you will work full-time on a 3x12-hour shift schedule with regional travel across New England. A strong healthcare background (EMT/Paramedic/OR Tech) and a valid driver's license are

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2+ years hands-on healthcare experience (EMT/Paramedic/ER Tech/OR Tech).
• Valid drivers license required and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a professional surgical team and learn aseptic techniques.
• Remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart valves and tissues from deceased donors following SOPs.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with documentation and specimen handling.
• Travel within New England and long driving periods may be required.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic experience

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Tissue Recovery Specialist - (Funeral Services professionals - apply here)

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 31.93 - hourly

Join our award-winning team and be part of an organization recognized as theBoston Business Journal's #3 Best Places to Work in 2026 and theBoston Globe's Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts from 2018-2025!

Our mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation unites our employees and inspires our work every day.

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. With nearly $150M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 410 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country.

Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve.

Looking for meaningful work, great benefits and a place to belong? We will train the right applicant… so join us, we'd love to have you on our team!

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 heal lives through tissue donation.

As aTissue Recovery Specialist,you will become a member of a professional surgical team whereyou will have hands on paid training to learn toasepticallyremove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissuesfrom deceased donors while developing your technical skills in ways you never imagined possible.

Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children who require heart valve transplants lead full and healthy lives, breast cancer survivors in need of mastectomy surgeries feel whole again, restoring sight to those who suffer from corneal blindness, and so many others.

About you:
Your colleagues should describe youas 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.Candidates with Funeral Services, EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply!

Schedule:
As a full-time employee, you will be scheduled for 312-hour shiftsper week. The schedule iscomprised of 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time.

Days7:00 am-7:00 pm

Evenings12:00 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 reasonable driving distancefrom 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.

Please note: We are currently interviewing for New Hire Orientation class for Decemeber 2026

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 experienceas an EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech - hands on healthcare experience is a must!
• 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

Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside of NEDS facilities.

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

• 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
• 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