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

New England Donor Services • Waltham, MA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services is hiring an Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator to support organ and tissue donation. The coordinator is present in the operating room to assist surgeons during organ recovery and facilitate organ preservation, including use of mechanical perfusion devices. The position independently recovers corneas and heart valves from deceased donors for transplant. It also coordinates recovery logistics, including arranging team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff. The role includes travel to NEDS headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and hospitals throughout New England, and requires comfort traveling on a small aircraft. The position requires living within a 60-minute commute of Waltham.

This is a full-time, on-call position with 24-hour shifts running from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. During each six-week period, the coordinator is on call for 28 days, including eight weekend days and 20 weekdays. Expect to work overnight, weekend, and holiday hours. Hiring is underway for upcoming Summer 2026 new-hire orientation classes.

Requirements

• Associate degree or at least two years of professional experience.
• Medical terminology 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.
• Live within a 60-minute commute of Waltham, Massachusetts.
• Ability to physically lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort traveling on a small aircraft.
• Travel to Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England.
• Annual influenza vaccination for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Aseptic technique is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room during organ recovery.
• Facilitate organ preservation, including the 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off program.
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance equal to twice annual salary.
• Fertility benefits.
• Inclusive healthcare programs.
• Flexible spending account options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with organizational contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Working Advantage discounts.
• Personal career and skill development opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account.
• Corporate-sponsored events, community volunteering opportunities, and team-building outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree