Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Tech, Paramedic, EMT, Surgical Assistant)

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

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About The Position

As an Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator, you will be present in the OR assisting surgeons as they recover organs, and you will facilitate the process for organ preservation including the use of cutting edge mechanical perfusion devices. You will also independently perform the recovery of corneas and heart valves for transplant from deceased donors. Additionally, you will be responsible for arranging the logistics for the recovery of organs for transplant by organizing team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff. At the end of each day, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you contributed to life saving and life enhancing initiatives. Schedule: This is a full-time position with 24 hour on-call shifts. Shifts begin at 8:00am and end at 8:00am. In a 6 week (42 day) period, you will be on-call 28 days, which will include 8 weekend days and 20 weekdays. Expect to work overnights, holidays and weekends. We are now interviewing and hiring for our January 2026 New Hire Orientation classes.

Requirements

Associates degree or minimum of 2 years professional experience
Medical Terminology and clinical experience in a medical/healthcare field is required
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite and Outlook, and ability to learn new internal NEDS systems required
Must be able to work long hours including overnights, holidays and weekends
Must live within a 60 minute commute to Waltham, MA
Must be able to physically lift up to 75 pounds
Must be comfortable with traveling on a small aircraft
This position requires travel to Waltham Headquarters and various hospitals throughout New England
In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19

Nice To Haves

Aseptic Technique is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting surgeons as they recover organs
Facilitate the process for organ preservation including the use of cutting edge mechanical perfusion devices
Independently perform the recovery of corneas and heart valves for transplant from deceased donors
Arranging the logistics for the recovery of organs for transplant by organizing team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff