Tissue Recovery Specialist - (Funeral Services professionals - apply here)

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services is hiring a Tissue Recovery Specialist to join a professional surgical team advancing its mission to save and heal lives through tissue donation. The specialist receives hands-on paid training to aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors. The work supports patients whose lives and health can be improved through tissue transplantation and other procedures. The position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts, and involves travel throughout New England, primarily in NEDS vehicles. Employees must also use a personal vehicle to meet job responsibilities and must live within a reasonable driving distance of Waltham. Travel may include long periods of driving and travel in a small aircraft. This is a full-time role scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule consists of two shift options, each scheduled in 12-week blocks: days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or evenings from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Employees have every other weekend off. Additional mandatory training and meetings are required, and hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek receive the standard 1.5 overtime calculation. The posting is interviewing candidates for a December 2026 new-hire orientation class.

Requirements

An associate degree or at least two years of professional experience as an EMT, paramedic, ER tech, or OR tech; hands-on healthcare experience is required.
Intermediate understanding of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Must be at least 21 years old and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record and the minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS policy.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment and adapt to variable working conditions.
Self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, and team-oriented, with the stamina to work in an intense clinical setting.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Must live within a reasonable driving distance of the Waltham location and be comfortable with extended driving and possible small-aircraft travel.

Nice To Haves

Background in funeral services, EMT, paramedic, ER tech, OR tech, or surgical tech work, with medical terminology and anatomy background; candidates from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors.
Participate as a member of a professional surgical team and develop technical skills through hands-on paid training.
Travel throughout New England and use a personal vehicle as needed to meet job responsibilities.
Apply critical thinking, multitask, and follow Standard Operating Procedures in day-to-day work.
Manage multiple systems and computer applications.