Tissue Recovery Specialist - (EMT, Surg Techs and Funeral Professional apply here)

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services is hiring a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional surgical team supporting its mission to save and heal lives through tissue donation. The position includes hands-on paid training to learn aseptic recovery of bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart valves, and other tissues from deceased donors. Tissue donations help patients with needs such as heart valve transplants, reconstructive surgery, and corneal transplants. This is a full-time position based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with travel throughout New England, generally in NEDS vehicles. Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance of Waltham and may also need to travel by personal vehicle. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, assigned in 12-week blocks for day shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) or evening shifts (12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.). Employees have every other weekend off. Additional mandatory training and meetings are required, and hours beyond 40 in a workweek receive the standard 1.5 overtime calculation. New hire orientation is planned for December 2026, January 2027, and February 2027. The role suits a self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, adaptable, independent, and team-oriented person with the stamina to work in an intense clinical setting. Candidates with EMT, paramedic, ER technician, OR technician, surgical technician, or funeral professional experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation is up to $31.93 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree or at least two years of professional experience as an EMT, paramedic, ER technician, or OR technician; hands-on healthcare experience is required.
Self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, and team-oriented, with the stamina to succeed in an intense clinical setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; must meet NEDS eligible-driver requirements, including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, and carrying the required minimum personal automobile insurance.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Intermediate understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment and adapt to variable working conditions.
Ability to use critical thinking, multitask, follow Standard Operating Procedures, and manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Must live within a reasonable driving distance of Waltham, Massachusetts, and be comfortable with long periods of driving and possible travel in a small aircraft.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Nice To Haves

EMT, paramedic, ER technician, OR technician, or surgical technician background with medical terminology and anatomy knowledge.
Funeral professional experience.

Responsibilities

Aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart valves, and other tissues from deceased donors.
Participate as a member of a professional surgical team and develop tissue recovery technical skills through paid training.
Travel throughout New England to carry out position duties.
Apply critical thinking, multitasking, and Standard Operating Procedures in day-to-day work.
Manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Attend required training and meetings.