Tissue Recovery Specialist [EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, Surgical Tech]
About The Position
New England Donor Services (NEDS) is seeking a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join their professional surgical team. This role involves hands-on, paid training to aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and additional tissues from deceased donors. Tissue donations are crucial for life-saving and life-enhancing procedures such as heart valve transplants for children, mastectomy surgeries for breast cancer survivors, and restoring sight to those with corneal blindness. The position offers meaningful work, great benefits, and a supportive team environment, aligning with NEDS' mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functions
- Must be able to manage multiple systems and computer applications
- 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!
- Comfortable with long periods of driving and possible travel in a small aircraft.
- Must live within a reasonable driving distance from the Waltham location.
- Candidates will be required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Responsibilities
- Aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and additional tissues from deceased donors.
- Develop technical skills in tissue recovery procedures.
- Travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles.
- Maintain requirements of an "eligible driver" including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and required minimum personal automobile insurance.
- Apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functions.
- Manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Benefits
- Generous paid time-off program
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
- 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
- Fertility Benefits
- Inclusive Healthcare Programs
- Flex Spending Account Options
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Working Advantage discounts Program
- Personal career and skill development opportunities
- Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!
- Competitive salaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
