Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (Surgical Tech, Paramedic, EMT, Surgical Assistant)

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 - 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. With approximately $110M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 348 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.

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. 

• 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

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to physically lift up to 75 pounds
• Must have a valid driver’s license & a good driving record
• Must live within a 60 minute commute to Waltham, MA
• Must be comfortable with traveling on a small aircraft

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
• LGBTQIA+ Focused 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!

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 BCBS Health Insurance, BCBS Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance,2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Fertility Benefits, LGBTQIA+ Focused Healthcare Programs, Flexible Spending Account, Short-term Disability Coverage, Long-term Disability Coverage, 403b Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Discounts through Working Advantage and a generous Paid Time-off Program.

We also proudly offer inclusive benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our workforce, including comprehensive health care for the LGBTQIA+ community, and personalized inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits.

Grow your career at NEDS! Take advantage of additional benefits like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, Employee Resource Group (ERG) – that provide opportunities and encourage our staff to grow professionally.  

New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from underrepresented background to apply to meet the needs of the multicultural and multilingual communities we serve.