Atrium Health Transplant Donor Surgeon - Charlotte, NC

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Abdominal Transplant Procurement Surgeon to join its multidisciplinary transplant team. This role is vital in advancing patient care through excellence in organ procurement and transplantation. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and techniques, contribute to education and research, and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. This innovative healthcare system values inclusivity and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives and transform the future of transplant medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in General Surgery or related fields.
• Completion of a Transplant Surgery Fellowship focused on organ procurement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surgical procurement of abdominal organs for transplantation.
• Participation in donor selection, evaluation, and management.

Skills

Surgical Procurement of Abdominal Organs

Donor Selection and Management

Ex-vivo Perfusion Technologies

Collaboration with OPOs

Communication Skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Transplant Surgery Fellowship

Tools

Organ Preservation Techniques

Job description

Overview

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Transplant Donor Surgeons to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Transplant Surgery team at Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Overview
Atrium Health- Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking an Abdominal Transplant Procurement Surgeonto join the Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery. This role is an integral part of our multidisciplinary transplant team, dedicated to advancing patient care through excellence in organ procurement and transplantation.

Position Details:

• The surgeon will be responsible for the surgical procurement of abdominal organs(kidney, liver, pancreas) for transplantation.
• Participation in donor selection, evaluation, and managementin collaboration with the transplant team.
• Active involvement in ex-vivo perfusion technologiesand emerging organ preservation techniques.
• Coordination with local and national organ procurement organizations (OPOs)to ensure timely and effective organ recovery.
• Ability to travel for on-call organ recoveryassignments via ground and air transportation.
• Opportunity to participate in transplant surgical proceduresand post-procurement patient care based on experience and interest.
• Contribution to education, training, and researchwithin the transplant program, including mentorship of surgical fellows and residents.

Requirements:

• MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in General Surgery, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, or related fields.
• Completion of a Transplant Surgery Fellowshipwith a focus on abdominal organ procurement.
• Expertise in multi-organ procurement, including DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) and DBD (Donation after Brain Death) donors.
• Experience with ex-vivo organ perfusion and preservation techniquesis preferred.
• Eligibility for full and unrestricted medical licensurein North Carolina.
• Must meet CMS regulatory requirementsfor procurement surgeons in accordance with UNOS standards.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with transplant surgeons, OPO personnel, and hospital leadership.

Why Join Atrium Health?
Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is a nationally recognized tertiary/quaternary care hospital. Our Abdominal Transplant Programprovides state-of-the-art carefor liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, with access to the latest innovations in organ preservation and transplantation technology. As part of Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, we offer a dynamic academic environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a commitment to advancing the field of transplant surgery.

Join us in transforming the future of transplant medicine while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.

Atrium Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and excellence in patient care.