Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Looking for Surgical Tech, Paramedic, EMT or Medical Surgical Assistants)

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator assists surgeons in the operating room during organ recovery and facilitates organ preservation, including the use of mechanical perfusion devices. The coordinator independently recovers corneas and heart valves from deceased donors for transplant. The role also coordinates recovery logistics, including arranging team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff. The position contributes to organ and tissue donation efforts that save and heal lives. This is a full-time position with 24-hour on-call shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. During each 42-day period, the coordinator is on call for 28 days: 20 weekdays and 8 weekend days. The position involves overnights, weekends, holidays, and travel to NEDS headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and hospitals throughout New England. Candidates must live within a 60-minute commute of Waltham and be comfortable traveling on a small aircraft. The employer is interviewing for upcoming Summer 2026 new-hire orientation classes. Compensation is $32.00 per hour. New England Donor Services coordinates organ and tissue donation across several New England states and Bermuda and serves nearly 15 million people. It employs 410 clinical and non-clinical staff members.

Requirements

Associate degree or at least 2 years of professional experience.
Medical terminology knowledge and clinical experience in a medical or healthcare field.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite and Outlook, and ability to learn internal NEDS systems.
Ability to work long hours, including overnights, holidays, and weekends.
Live within a 60-minute commute of Waltham, Massachusetts.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfort traveling on a small aircraft.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Nice To Haves

Aseptic technique experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons in the operating room during organ recovery.
Facilitate organ preservation, including use of mechanical perfusion devices.
Independently recover corneas and heart valves from deceased donors for transplant.
Arrange logistics for organ recovery, including organizing team transportation.
Communicate with NEDS and hospital staff.
Travel to NEDS headquarters in Waltham and hospitals throughout New England.