In PersonBased in Waltham; travel throughout New England is likely, including possible small-aircraft travel. Personal-vehicle travel is required.
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
About the job
Requirements
An associate degree or a minimum of two years of professional experience as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, emergency room technician, or operating room technician; hands-on healthcare experience is required.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
A valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Annual influenza vaccination for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Ability to apply critical thinking, multitask, and use standard operating procedures during day-to-day work.
Intermediate understanding of medical terminology.
Ability to manage multiple systems and computer applications.
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions.
Ability to drive for long periods and travel in a small aircraft if needed.
Must meet eligible-driver requirements: be at least 21 years old, maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record, and carry the required minimum personal automobile insurance.
Responsibilities
Aseptically recover bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves, and other tissues from deceased donors.
Travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles as needed.
Attend additional mandatory training and meetings.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with backgrounds in funeral services, emergency medical services, paramedicine, emergency room technology, operating room technology, or surgical technology, and with medical terminology and anatomy backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
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.
About you:
Your colleagues should describe you as a positive team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven. You take great pride in your work and are motivated by the thought of being able to touch countless lives as a direct result of your work and through our mission. Candidates with Funeral Services, EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply!
Schedule:
As a full-time employee, you will be scheduled for 3 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule is comprised of 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time.
Days 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Evenings 12:00 pm-12:00 am
You will have every other weekend off, and the standard 1.5 overtime calculation will apply for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a given workweek. Additional mandatory training and meetings required.
Travel:
This position is based in Waltham, MA. However, it is likely you will travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles. Must be 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. 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.
Please note: We are currently interviewing for New Hire Orientation class for Decemeber 2026
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, disciplined, detail-oriented, independent, adaptable, team-oriented and possesses the stamina required to succeed in this intense and rewarding clinical setting.
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
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside of NEDS facilities.
Additional Requirements:
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
Additional Information
When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.
New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org/careers