New England Donor Services
Location
Waltham, Massachusetts
Salary
$32 / HOUR
Perform the aseptic removal of bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart valves from deceased donors. Collaborate as part of a professional surgical team to facilitate life-saving and life-enhancing tissue donations.
Requires an associate degree or at least 2 years of professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, or OR Tech. Must possess a valid driver's license, be able to lift 75 lbs, and be vaccinated/boosted for COVID-19.
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 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.
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 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 What You’ll Be a Part Of: You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include: 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 You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!
HIRING ALERT: NEDS continues to take precautions to protect our community, staff and partners from COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. 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
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