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

New England Donor Services•Waltham, MA

6d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Tissue Recovery Specialist joins a professional surgical team at New England Donor Services and receives hands-on paid training to aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors. The role develops technical skills while contributing to tissue donation that helps patients receiving heart valve transplants, breast reconstruction, corneal restoration, and other treatments. This is a full-time position based in Waltham, Massachusetts, with travel throughout New England, typically in NEDS vehicles. Candidates must live within a reasonable driving distance of Waltham and travel by personal vehicle as required. The role may involve long periods of driving and possible travel in a small aircraft. A valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and the minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS are necessary. Employees are scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, on a schedule comprised of two shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; evening shifts are 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Employees have every other weekend off. Hours beyond 40 in a workweek are paid at the standard 1.5 overtime calculation. Additional mandatory training and meetings are required. The employer is interviewing for a Fall 2026 new-hire orientation class.

Requirements

Associate degree or a minimum of two years of professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, or OR Tech; hands-on healthcare experience is required.
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 minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS.
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 apply critical thinking, multitask, and follow standard operating procedures in daily work.
Ability to manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions.
Must be comfortable with long periods of driving and possible travel in a small aircraft, and live within a reasonable driving distance of Waltham, Massachusetts.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, team-oriented, and able to meet the stamina demands of an intense clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, or Surgical Tech background, with medical terminology and anatomy background; candidates with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors.
Participate in additional mandatory training and meetings.
Travel as required to perform the duties of the position.