Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Looking for Surgical Tech, Paramedic, EMT or Medical Surgical Assistants)
About The Position
The Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator is present in the operating room to assist surgeons during organ recovery and facilitate organ preservation, including the use of mechanical perfusion devices. The role also coordinates the logistics of organ recovery for transplant, including arranging team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff. The position requires travel to NEDS headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and hospitals throughout New England. Employees must live within a 60-minute commute of Waltham. This is a full-time position with 24-hour on-call shifts. Shifts run from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Over each six-week period, the coordinator is on call 28 days, including 20 weekdays and eight weekend days. The schedule includes overnight, holiday, and weekend work.
Requirements
- Associate degree or a minimum of two 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 overnight, holiday, and weekend shifts.
- Must live within a 60-minute commute of Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be comfortable traveling on a small aircraft.
- Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Aseptic technique.
Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons in the operating room during organ recovery.
- Facilitate organ preservation, including use of mechanical perfusion devices.
- Arrange logistics for organ recovery for transplant, including team transportation.
- Communicate with NEDS and hospital staff.
Benefits
- Generous paid time-off program
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Mental health insurance coverage
- Life insurance equal to two times annual salary
- Fertility benefits
- Inclusive healthcare programs
- Flexible spending account options
- 403(b) retirement plan with organizational contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Working Advantage discounts program
- Personal career and skill development opportunities
- Corporate-sponsored events, community volunteering opportunities, and organization-wide team-building outings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
