Tissue Recovery Specialist

Job overview

The Tissue Recovery Specialist is based onsite in Waltham, MA, with travel throughout New England in NEDS vehicles and possible travel in a small aircraft. Compensation is not specified. New England Donor Services coordinates organ and tissue donation across its region, with a mission to save and heal lives through donation. As a member of a professional surgical team, the specialist receives hands-on paid training to recover tissues from deceased donors using aseptic techniques. The work supports transplants and other treatments that can restore health and improve lives.

What you'll do

• Participate in tissue recovery from deceased donors, including bones, skin, veins, corneas, and heart-for-valves
• follow aseptic procedures and standard operating procedures
• use medical terminology and computer applications
• travel as required for the position
• meet driving eligibility and personal vehicle requirements
• attend mandatory training and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tissue recovery specialist

tissue donation

surgical team

aseptic technique

organ and tissue donation

waltham ma

new england travel

paid training

emt background

paramedic background

medical terminology

12-hour shifts

every other weekend off

new england donor services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• health and dental insurance
• healthcare reimbursement account
• life insurance
• pet insurance
• flexible spending account
• short- and long-term disability
• 403(b) retirement contribution
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• discounts.

Why this role

The employer states it will train the right applicant and encourages candidates with EMT, paramedic, emergency room technician, operating room technician, or surgical technician backgrounds.

About the employer

New England Donor Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Blood and Organ Banks. Sector: 62.