Tissue Recovery Specialist: Hands-On Training & Impact

Newenglanddonorservices; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

New England Donor Services seeks a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional surgical team. You will receive hands-on paid training to aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart valves from deceased donors, supporting lifesaving tissue donation.

Based in Waltham, MA, the role requires travel across New England; you must be comfortable driving long distances and meeting duties across sites. The position offers full-time hours with 3 rotating 12-hour shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2+ years EMT/Paramedic/ER/OR Tech experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Vaccination: annual influenza vaccine required outside facilities.
• Able to work in fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Train and perform aseptic tissue recovery from donors under supervision.
• Travel within New England; drive and meet duties across sites.
• Work 3 12-hour shifts weekly with rotating blocks and overtime as needed.
• Follow SOPs and maintain safe, compliant operations.

Skills

EMT background

Paramedic background

ER Tech background

OR Tech background

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Associates degree

Job description

New England Donor Services seeks a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional surgical team. You will receive hands-on paid training to aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart valves from deceased donors, supporting lifesaving tissue donation.

Based in Waltham, MA, the role requires travel across New England; you must be comfortable driving long distances and meeting duties across sites. The position offers full-time hours with 3 rotating 12-hour shifts weekly.