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

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

53d•$32 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

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

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
Candidates will be required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Must maintain the 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 per NEDS automobile policy.

Nice To Haves

EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply!

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.