Cardiothoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Cardiothoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon in vibrant Dallas. This pivotal role involves working with heart and lung transplant teams, ensuring the highest standards in organ procurement. You will assess and communicate organ conditions, promote teamwork, and engage in ECMO management. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a top-ranked hospital known for its cutting-edge medical services. If you are passionate about cardiothoracic surgery and eager to work in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Assigned Mentor

Teaching Opportunities

Level 1 Trauma Facility

Qualifications

• BC/BE by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery required.
• Experience in cardiothoracic procurement preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of heart and lung allografts.
• Promote teamwork and excellent communication within transplant teams.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Organ Procurement

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving Skills

ECMO Management

Education

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Cardiothoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon | Baylor Scott & White | Downtown Dallas

Baylor Scott & White has just opened a Procurement position to join an established practice at our flagship hospital in Downtown Dallas.

The Department of Cardiac Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health in Dallas, Texas, an affiliate of Texas A & M College of Medicine, is currently seeking an Organ Procurement Surgeon to be an integral part of the heart and lung transplant teams. The heart transplant program at BSHW Dallas is the largest in the state of Texas and consistently ranks as a top 10 program in the country for volume. An acceptable candidate will be a key member of the care management team, responsible for the procurement of heart, lung, and heart/lung allografts. The candidate must have the skill to assess the organs on site and communicate findings and concerns with the implanting surgeon, having complete knowledge of the responsibilities and nuances of thoracic organ procurement as per OPTN guidelines. The individual will have the responsibility of promoting teamwork and excellent communication with the members of the transplant and procurement teams and exhibit strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving skills. Depending upon qualifications, the surgeon may also serve in the capacity as assistant surgeon for transplant procedures as well as other cardiothoracic surgeries. In addition to the responsibilities with the transplant team, the individual will have an active role in the ECMO program, which will involve assessment of patients, cannulation on and off-site, as well as management along with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements of the position:

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Pathway preferred
• BC/BE by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or thoracic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Experience in cardiothoracic procurement preferred but not required
• Guaranteed competitive salary with an assigned mentor within the Baylor network
• Employed, Full-time, position with Health Texas Provider Network (HTPN) - the employment arm of Baylor Scott & White
• Candidates in training welcome to apply. No visa sponsorship available.

About the hospital:

The position is located in the heart of Dallas at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC). BUMC is consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in the US by US News and World Reports. BUMC is a 1,000 bed Level 1 trauma facility with cutting edge cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery (including bone marrow, kidney, liver, heart, lung, and more), and excellent medical subspecialty support. BUMC also is affiliated with Texas A&M's Medical School and as such teaching opportunities are readily available.

For more information: Megan Davis, Physician Recruiter at [e-mail]