Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Tech, Paramedic, EMT, Surgical Assistant) - job 1 of 3
Company Description
Come 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 - 2024!
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 55 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. With approximately $140M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 378 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country.
Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve.
Job Description
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 November and December 2025 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
- Must be able to physically lift up to 75 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!
Additional Information
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. 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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