Tissue Recovery Specialist I (TRS)

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

3d•$32•Hybrid

About The Position

Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do. New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. With nearly $150M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 399 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country. Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve. Looking for meaningful work, great benefits and a place to belong? We will train the right applicant… so join us, we'd love to have you on our team! You have the opportunity to advance your healthcare career at New England Donor Services by joining a dynamic, professional team whose mission is to save and heal lives through tissue donation. As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you will become a member of a professional surgical team where you will have hands on paid training to learn to aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissues from deceased donors while developing your technical skills in ways you never imagined possible. Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children who require heart valve transplants lead full and healthy lives, breast cancer survivors in need of mastectomy surgeries feel whole again, restoring sight to those who suffer from corneal blindness, and so many others.

Requirements

Positive team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven.
EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply.
Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech - hands on healthcare experience is a must!
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment
Must have an intermediate understanding of medical terminology
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions
Must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply!
Self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, team-oriented and possesses the stamina required to succeed in this intense and rewarding clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissues from deceased donors.
Develop technical skills in tissue recovery.
Travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles.
Manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functions.