Organ Donation Coordinator [ICU RN or Respiratory Therapist] - 40 hours a week/ DAYS
About the role
Join our award‑winning team and be part of an organization recognized as the Boston Business Journal's #3 Best Places to Work in 2026 and the Boston Globe's Top 100 Women‑Led Businesses in Massachusetts from 2018‑2025! Our mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation unites our employees and inspires our work every day. 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 nearly $150M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 399 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.
Responsibilities
- Respond on‑site to organ donor referrals to provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery.
- Educate hospital staff on the donation process.
- Work with donor families to obtain consent for donation.
- Collaborate with multiple surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance; reliable transportation.
- At least 21 years old and maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per NEDS automobile policy.
- Critical thinking skills and keen clinical assessment abilities.
- Compassionate with conflict‑resolution skills.
- Able to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
- Strong work ethic and forward‑thinking mindset.
- Willingness to travel to Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England using personal vehicle.
- Ideal candidate resides within approximately one hour of Hartford, CT.
Qualifications
- 3‑5 years of clinical/critical care experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- CPTC certification is a plus.
Skills
- Critical thinking and keen clinical assessment.
- Compassion and conflict resolution.
- Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
- Strong work ethic and forward‑thinking attitude.
Benefits
- Generous paid‑time‑off program.
- Health, dental, vision, and mental health insurance coverage.
- 2× annual salary life insurance.
- Fertility benefits.
- Inclusive healthcare programs.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) 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.
- Corporate‑sponsored events such as the annual Blue & Green Walk, community volunteering, organization‑wide team‑building outings, and more.
Schedule
Orientation: after a general company‑wide week‑long onsite orientation in Waltham, MA, you will attend a specialized organ donation training program. The New Hire Donation Academy runs 3 days/week for the first 3 weeks (generally Tuesday‑Thursday, day shift) in the Waltham office, with additional training throughout the orientation period. After classroom training, new hires work 16‑hour on‑call