Tissue Recovery Specialist (Funeral Services professionals apply here)

Looking for meaningful work great benefits and a place to belong We will train the right applicant so join us wed 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 drivers 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.

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Employment Type :

Full-time