Lung Transplant Clinical Associate – OR & Patient Care

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Sections of Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, seeks full-time Clinical Associates at 100% effort for renewable terms of up to three years. Appointees will assist with various clinical responsibilities within the lung transplant programs.

They will be responsible for lung organ procurement, assisting in the operating room during lung transplants and related surgical procedures, and providing patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and

Qualifications

• Must have a medical doctorate or equivalent.
• Must hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Board-certified or board-eligible by The American Board of Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent.
• Lung transplant fellowship or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical responsibilities within the lung transplant programs.
• Be responsible for lung organ procurement.
• Assist in the operating room during lung transplants and related surgical procedures.
• Provide patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings.

Education

Medical Doctorate or equivalent

State licensure eligibility in Illinois

Board-certified or board-eligible by The American Board of Thoracic Surgery or foreign equivalent

Lung transplant fellowship or equivalent training

Job description

The University of Chicago's Department of Surgery, Sections of Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, seeks full-time Clinical Associates at 100% effort for renewable terms of up to three years. Appointees will assist with various clinical responsibilities within the lung transplant programs.

They will be responsible for lung organ procurement, assisting in the operating room during lung transplants and related surgical procedures, and providing patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and