Tissue Recovery Specialist (EMT, Paramedic and Surg Techs apply here)

New England Donor Services•Vernon, CT

10h•$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Tissue Recovery Specialist joins a professional clinical team supporting New England Donor Services’ mission to save and enhance lives through tissue donation. In a surgical setting, the specialist is trained to aseptically recover tissues from deceased donors, including bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart-for-valves, while developing technical skills. The position is based in Vernon, Connecticut, and involves travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles, including long periods of driving. During the first three to four weeks, orientation and training require travel to the Waltham, Massachusetts site approximately three days per week. This is a full-time, on-call role scheduled for seven shifts in each 14-day period: two 12-hour on-call shifts and five 24-hour on-call shifts. Shifts begin at 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m. The varied schedule includes overnight work, some holidays, and every other weekend. Additional mandatory training and meetings are required.

Requirements

Associate degree or a minimum of two years of professional experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply critical thinking, multitask, and follow Standard Operating Procedures in day-to-day work.
Ability to manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Intermediate understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions.
Comfort with long periods of driving.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Responsibilities

Aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors.
Travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles to perform job duties.
Attend required orientation, training, and meetings.