Organ Procurement Surgeon

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute seeks an Organ Procurement Surgeon to join the country’s top cardiac program. Appointed as Clinical Associate with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits, and collegial environment.

Responsibilities include organ evaluation/procurement, ex‑vivo perfusion, ECMO/cannulation, and development of transplant expertise, with opportunities across nontransplant cardiac surgery and research.

Qualifications

• US ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery training required.
• Integrated Residency, Thoracic Surgery Traditional Fellowship, or Canadian accredited Cardiothoracic Residency.
• International applicants must have 2–3 years of US fellowship and be fluent in English; Ohio licensure eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate transplant organs and procurement (DCD heart and lung).
• Participate in ex-vivo heart perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion.
• Exposure to ex vivo lung perfusion and ECMO cannulation/management.
• Develop expertise in heart and lung transplant operations and post‑transplant care.
• Participate in nontransplant cardiac surgery operations.
• Engage in research activities.

Skills

Surgical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Integrated Residency/Thoracic Surgery Fellowship or Canadian Cardiothoracic Residency

US ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery graduate

Ohio licensure eligibility

Job description

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking an Organ Procurement Surgeon to join the number #1 cardiac surgery program in the country. The surgeon will be appointed as a Clinical Associate with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment.

Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute performs over 5000 cardiac operations annually, while both our heart and lung transplant services are among the busiest in the nation with more than 150 thoracic transplant yearly. This allows a unique opportunity to advance technical skills and gain operative experience in cardiothoracic transplantation.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of transplant organs and organ procurement, including DCD heart and lung procurement
• Participation in ex-vivo heart perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion
• Exposure to and education in ex vivo lung perfusion
• Participation in ECMO cannulation and management
• Opportunity to participate in and develop expertise in heart and lung transplant operations and post-transplant management
• Opportunity to participate in nontransplant operations., including all aspects of cardiac surgery
• Opportunity to participate in research

Requirements:

• Previous surgical experience with heart and lung procurement. Graduate of a US ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery
• Integrated Residency, Thoracic Surgery Traditional Fellowship, or Canadian accredited Cardiothoracic Residency.
• International applicants (if from a non-accredited program) must have a minimum of 2-3 years of fellowship experience in the United States and be fluent in English. Eligible for Ohio State Licensure. Interest in education and research are highly valued

Candidates must possess strong surgical skills, exceptional collaboration, and communication skills.

Salary range: $115,127 - $115,128

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires and is for a 100%, full-time employment (FTE). A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be consistent with fair market value and determined after taking various factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, % of FTE and board certification. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement.

From its natural treasures such as Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to its many entertainment and cultural attractions, Cleveland is the place to be! Cleveland is home to 3 professional sports teams along with the nation’s second largest performing arts center, the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’re also a foodie town that ranks high on the global culinary map.

Our melting-pot culture with affordable homes and top rated public and private schools and universities, Cleveland provides excellent resources to live and learn.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer – Min/Fem/Disability/Vet. Smoke/drug free environment