Academic Thoracic Transplant Procurement Surgeon

University of Utah Department of Surgery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Department of Surgery seeks a thoracic transplant procurement surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on procurement of adult and pediatric hearts and lungs, including DCD donors, TA-NRP implementation, and involvement with ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services.

The candidate should be board-certified or eligible by ABTS and meet Utah licensure criteria; MD or equivalent degree required.

Qualifications

• MD or Equivalent.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible with American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
• Must meet criteria for licensure within the State of Utah (including ECFMG/USMLE steps).

Responsibilities

• Procure adult and pediatric hearts and lungs from donors (including DCD donors).
• Implement TA-NRP as part of the procurement process.
• Support ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services as needed.
• Participate in teaching Thoracic Surgery residents.

Skills

ABTS board certification/eligibility

Utah licensure eligibility

ECFMG/USMLE steps

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

University of Utah Department of Surgery seeks a thoracic transplant procurement surgeon to join our Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role focuses on procurement of adult and pediatric hearts and lungs, including DCD donors, TA-NRP implementation, and involvement with ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services.

The candidate should be board-certified or eligible by ABTS and meet Utah licensure criteria; MD or equivalent degree required.