Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Looking for Paramedic, EMT or Medical Surgical Assistants)
New England Donor Services
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- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 13
- 6 days ago
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About the company
New England Donor Services
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Assist surgeons during organ recovery, perform recovery of corneas and heart valves, and facilitate organ preservation using mechanical perfusion devices.
- Arrange recovery logistics, including team transportation, and communicate with NEDS and hospital staff.
What you need
- Requires an associate degree or at least 2 years of professional experience, plus medical terminology and clinical experience in a medical or healthcare field.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and travel on a small aircraft; aseptic technique is preferred.
- Education: an associate degree
Key skills
Medical Terminologyclinical experienceAseptic Techniqueorganizational skillsattention to detailBasic computer skillsMS Office SuiteOutlook
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Perks
- Generous paid time-off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Mental Health insurance
- Fertility Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
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As an Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator, you will be present in the OR assisting surgeons as they recover organs, and you will facilitate the process for organ preservation including the use of cutting edge mechanical perfusion devices. You will also independently perform the recovery of corneas and heart valves for transplant from deceased donors. Additionally, you will be responsible for arranging the logistics for the recovery of organs for transplant by organizing team transportation and communicating with NEDS and hospital staff. At the end of each day, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you contributed to life saving and life enhancing initiatives.
Schedule:
This is a full-time position with 24 hour on-call shifts. Shifts begin at 8:00am and end at 8:00am. In a 6 week (42 day) period, you will be on-call 28 days, which will include 8 weekend days and 20 weekdays. Expect to work overnights, holidays and weekends.
We are now interviewing and hiring for our upcoming Summer 2026 New Hire Orientation classes.
Qualifications
Associates degree or minimum of 2 years professional experience
Medical Terminology and clinical experience in a medical/healthcare field is required
Aseptic Technique is preferred but not required
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite and Outlook, and ability to learn new internal NEDS systems required
Must be able to work long hours including overnights, holidays and weekends
Must live within a 60 minute commute to Waltham, MA
Additional Qualifications
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside of NEDS facilities.
Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds
Must be comfortable with traveling on a small aircraft
This position requires travel to Waltham Headquarters and various hospitals throughout New England
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!
Associates degree or minimum of 2 years professional experience
Medical Terminology and clinical experience in a medical/healthcare field is required
Aseptic Technique is preferred but not required
Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite and Outlook, and ability to learn new internal NEDS systems required
Must be able to work long hours including overnights, holidays and weekends
Must live within a 60 minute commute to Waltham, MA
Additional Qualifications
Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds
Must be comfortable with traveling on a small aircraft
This position requires travel to Waltham Headquarters and various hospitals throughout New England
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!
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