New England Donor Services
Tissue Recovery Specialist [EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, Surgical Tech]
New England Donor Services, Montgomery, Alabama, United States,
Tissue Recovery Specialist [EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech, Surgical Tech]
Full-timeCome join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 -2023!Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do.New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 56 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually.As a
Tissue Recovery Specialist , you will become a member of a professional team working in a surgical setting where you will be trained 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.ScheduleAs a full-time employee, you will be on-call for 7 shifts within a 14-day period (6 of the shifts are 24 hours on-call and 2 shifts are 12 hours on-call). You work every other weekend. Shifts start at 10:00am or 10:00pm. The work schedule is varied and includes overnights, some holidays, and every other weekend.
Additional mandatory training and meetings required.Orientation:
During the first few weeks, travel to the Waltham, MA site will be required for orientation and training purposes. Approximately 3 days a week for the first 3-4 weeks will be required.TravelThis position is based in Vernon, CT; 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.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.Minimum Qualifications:Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experienceDemonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust have valid driver’s license and a safe driving recordMust be able to lift up to 75 lbs.Must be able to stand for extended periods of timeAdditional Requirements:Must be able to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environmentAbility to apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functionsMust be able to manage multiple systems and computer applicationsMust have intermediate understanding of medical terminologyAbility to adapt to variable working conditionsWhat 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 programHealth, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage2x Annual Salary Life InsuranceFertility BenefitsLGBTQIA+ Focused Healthcare ProgramsFlex Spending Account Options403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational ContributionsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsurancePersonal career and skill development opportunitiesYou 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 is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff, and partners during this time of medical emergency due to 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.New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the multicultural and multilingual communities we serve.
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Full-timeCome join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 -2023!Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do.New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 56 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation’s donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually.As a
Tissue Recovery Specialist , you will become a member of a professional team working in a surgical setting where you will be trained 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.ScheduleAs a full-time employee, you will be on-call for 7 shifts within a 14-day period (6 of the shifts are 24 hours on-call and 2 shifts are 12 hours on-call). You work every other weekend. Shifts start at 10:00am or 10:00pm. The work schedule is varied and includes overnights, some holidays, and every other weekend.
Additional mandatory training and meetings required.Orientation:
During the first few weeks, travel to the Waltham, MA site will be required for orientation and training purposes. Approximately 3 days a week for the first 3-4 weeks will be required.TravelThis position is based in Vernon, CT; 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.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.Minimum Qualifications:Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experienceDemonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust have valid driver’s license and a safe driving recordMust be able to lift up to 75 lbs.Must be able to stand for extended periods of timeAdditional Requirements:Must be able to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environmentAbility to apply critical thinking skills by multi-tasking and applying Standard Operating Procedures during day-to-day work functionsMust be able to manage multiple systems and computer applicationsMust have intermediate understanding of medical terminologyAbility to adapt to variable working conditionsWhat 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 programHealth, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage2x Annual Salary Life InsuranceFertility BenefitsLGBTQIA+ Focused Healthcare ProgramsFlex Spending Account Options403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational ContributionsTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsurancePersonal career and skill development opportunitiesYou 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 is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff, and partners during this time of medical emergency due to 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.New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to meet the needs of the multicultural and multilingual communities we serve.
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