Cardiothoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health’s Department of Surgery is recruiting a procurement specialist for thoracic organs. You will procure hearts, lungs, and heart-lung blocks from deceased donors and support the logistics of organ offers. A strong background in harvest, transplantation, and myocardial protection is expected.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in cardiac surgery and strong teamwork skills; role may involve research procurement. This is a limited appointment, with potential conversion to career.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and board eligibility or equivalent.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and promote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Procure hearts, lungs, and heart-lung blocks from deceased donors for transplantation.
• Assist with logistics and communication regarding organ offers.
• Procurement for research and resuscitation of marginal organs as needed.

Education

Medical Degree or Foreign equivalent

Job description

UCLA Health’s Department of Surgery is recruiting a procurement specialist for thoracic organs. You will procure hearts, lungs, and heart-lung blocks from deceased donors and support the logistics of organ offers. A strong background in harvest, transplantation, and myocardial protection is expected.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in cardiac surgery and strong teamwork skills; role may involve research procurement. This is a limited appointment, with potential conversion to career.