Tissue Recovery Specialist - (EMT, Paramedic and Surg Techs apply here)
New England Donor Services · Waltham, MA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes Company Description, Job Description, About you, Schedule, Travel, Qualifications, Additional Information (benefits). We need headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should only include sections that have real specific content. Let's map.
Company Description: could be "About the role"? Not exactly. The posting includes Company Description separate from job description. The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose appropriate headings based on content.
We have:
- Company Description: could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is more about the job. But we have Job Description describing role. So we could put Company Description under maybe "About the role"? Might be okay. But we need to avoid duplication.
Better: Use headings that match content: "About the role" could contain the job description summary. "Responsibilities" could list duties (like tissue recovery tasks). "Requirements" could list qualifications (EMT background, etc). "Qualifications" maybe similar to requirements; but we can combine. However we need to avoid thin sections.
Let's extract substantive content:
Company Description: details about NEDS, mission, stats.
Job Description: "Looking for meaningful work... You have the opportunity to advance your healthcare career... As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you will become a member of a professional surgical team where you will have hands on paid training to learn to aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissues from deceased donors while developing your technical skills... Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children... etc."
About you: description of ideal candidate traits.
Schedule: details about 3 12-hour shifts per week, 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time, days 7am-7pm, evenings 12pm-12am, every other weekend off, overtime.
Travel: based in Waltham, travel throughout New England, must be comfortable driving, possible small aircraft, live within reasonable distance, must maintain eligible driver requirements (21+, MVR, insurance). Also mention interviewing for Fall 2026 orientation.
Qualifications: list: ideal candidate traits, Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience as EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech - hands on healthcare experience is a must! Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, valid driver’s license and safe driving record, able to lift up to 75 lbs., able to stand for extended periods.
Additional Requirements: ability to thrive in complex fast-paced environment, critical thinking, multi-tasking, SOP, manage multiple systems/computer apps, intermediate understanding medical terminology, adapt to variable working conditions.
Additional Information (Benefits): competitive salaries, great benefit package: generous PTO, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounts through Working Advantage.
Pay: not explicitly stated; only "competitive salaries". That's vague; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "competitive salaries" but no specific numbers. The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. For Pay, we have only "competitive salaries" which is vague but still a statement. Is that considered placeholder? It's not a specific number, but it's a statement. The instruction says avoid filler like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", etc. "competitive salaries" could be considered vague but not exactly placeholder. However they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state "competitive salaries". So we could include Pay section with that sentence. But we need to see if we should include Pay section. The instruction also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we can combine Pay into Benefits or Additional Information. But they want separate headings if content exists. However we have Benefits already detailed. Pay is just "competitive salaries". That's thin. Might be better to omit Pay section and mention competitive salaries within Benefits or Additional Information. Since they said prefer few substantive sections, we can omit Pay.
Schedule: we have specific schedule details, so include Schedule section.
Benefits: we have detailed benefits, so include Benefits section.
Now we need to decide headings: About the role (maybe combine Company Description + Job Description + About you?). Responsibilities (list duties). Requirements (maybe combine Qualifications and Additional Requirements). Skills maybe not needed. But we can include Qualifications heading for education/experience etc. Requirements for other traits. But we need to avoid duplication.
Let's structure:
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose appropriate headings based on content.
We have:
- Company Description: could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is more about the job. But we have Job Description describing role. So we could put Company Description under maybe "About the role"? Might be okay. But we need to avoid duplication.
Better: Use headings that match content: "About the role" could contain the job description summary. "Responsibilities" could list duties (like tissue recovery tasks). "Requirements" could list qualifications (EMT background, etc). "Qualifications" maybe similar to requirements; but we can combine. However we need to avoid thin sections.
Let's extract substantive content:
Company Description: details about NEDS, mission, stats.
Job Description: "Looking for meaningful work... You have the opportunity to advance your healthcare career... As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you will become a member of a professional surgical team where you will have hands on paid training to learn to aseptically remove bones, skin, veins, corneas, heart-for-valves and additional tissues from deceased donors while developing your technical skills... Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children... etc."
About you: description of ideal candidate traits.
Schedule: details about 3 12-hour shifts per week, 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time, days 7am-7pm, evenings 12pm-12am, every other weekend off, overtime.
Travel: based in Waltham, travel throughout New England, must be comfortable driving, possible small aircraft, live within reasonable distance, must maintain eligible driver requirements (21+, MVR, insurance). Also mention interviewing for Fall 2026 orientation.
Qualifications: list: ideal candidate traits, Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience as EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech - hands on healthcare experience is a must! Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, valid driver’s license and safe driving record, able to lift up to 75 lbs., able to stand for extended periods.
Additional Requirements: ability to thrive in complex fast-paced environment, critical thinking, multi-tasking, SOP, manage multiple systems/computer apps, intermediate understanding medical terminology, adapt to variable working conditions.
Additional Information (Benefits): competitive salaries, great benefit package: generous PTO, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, FSA, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Discounts through Working Advantage.
Pay: not explicitly stated; only "competitive salaries". That's vague; we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It says "competitive salaries" but no specific numbers. The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. For Pay, we have only "competitive salaries" which is vague but still a statement. Is that considered placeholder? It's not a specific number, but it's a statement. The instruction says avoid filler like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", etc. "competitive salaries" could be considered vague but not exactly placeholder. However they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state "competitive salaries". So we could include Pay section with that sentence. But we need to see if we should include Pay section. The instruction also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we can combine Pay into Benefits or Additional Information. But they want separate headings if content exists. However we have Benefits already detailed. Pay is just "competitive salaries". That's thin. Might be better to omit Pay section and mention competitive salaries within Benefits or Additional Information. Since they said prefer few substantive sections, we can omit Pay.
Schedule: we have specific schedule details, so include Schedule section.
Benefits: we have detailed benefits, so include Benefits section.
Now we need to decide headings: About the role (maybe combine Company Description + Job Description + About you?). Responsibilities (list duties). Requirements (maybe combine Qualifications and Additional Requirements). Skills maybe not needed. But we can include Qualifications heading for education/experience etc. Requirements for other traits. But we need to avoid duplication.
Let's structure:
About the role
- include Company Description and Job Description summary (maybe two paragraphs). Could also include About you? Actually About you is about candidate traits, could go under Requirements or Qualifications.
Better: Use headings as:
- About the role (Company Description + Job Description)
- Responsibilities (list of duties: tissue recovery tasks, training, etc.)
- Requirements (education/experience, licenses, physical requirements)
- Qualifications (skills: communication, critical thinking, multitasking, systems, medical terminology, adaptability)
- Benefits (list)
- Schedule (details)
We should not repeat job title as heading.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep specifics like numbers, lists.
Let's extract details precisely.
Company Description paragraph:
"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."
Job Description paragraph(s):
"Looking for meaningful work, great benefits and a place to belong? We will train the right applicant… so join us, we'd love to have you on our team! You have the opportunity to advance your healthcare career at New England Donor Services by joining a dynamic, professional team whose mission is to save and heal lives through tissue donation. As a Tissue Recovery Specialist, you will become a member of a professional surgical team where you will have hands on paid training to learn 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. Tissue donations are pivotal in helping children who require heart valve transplants lead full and healthy lives, breast cancer survivors in need of mastectomy surgeries feel whole again, restoring sight to those who suffer from corneal blindness, and so many others."
About you paragraph:
"About you: Your colleagues should describe you as a positive team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and mission-driven. You take great pride in your work and are motivated by the thought of being able to touch countless lives as a direct result of your work and through our mission. Candidates with EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech or Surgical Tech backgrounds with medical terminology and anatomy background strongly encouraged to apply!"
Schedule paragraph:
"Schedule: As a full-time employee, you will be scheduled for 3 12-hour shifts per week. The schedule is comprised of 2 shifts that run for 12 weeks at a time. Days 7:00 am-7:00 pm Evenings 12:00 pm-12:00 am You will have every other weekend off, and the standard 1.5 overtime calculation will apply for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a given workweek. Additional mandatory training and meetings required."
Travel paragraph:
"Travel: This position is based in Waltham, MA. 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. Must live within a reasonable driving distance from the Waltham location. Candidates will be required to travel by personal vehicle to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position. Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy. Please note: We are currently interviewing for New Hire Orientation class for Fall 2026"
Qualifications paragraph:
"Qualifications 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. Associates degree or minimum 2 years professional experience as an EMT, Paramedic, ER Tech, OR Tech - hands on healthcare experience is a must! Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust have a 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 time"
Additional Requirements paragraph:
"Additional 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 an intermediate understanding of medical terminologyAbility to adapt to variable working conditions"
Additional Information (Benefits) paragraph:
"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."
EEO statement we should remove.
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