Organ Procurement Surgeon

Ctsnet, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery seeks an Organ Procurement Surgeon to participate in the procurement of heart, lung, and heart/lung allografts. The role includes rotating on-call duties for organ retrieval and travel by air and ground.

Board-eligible or non-board eligible candidates in cardiothoracic surgery are welcome; additional training in adult cardiac surgery is possible. The successful candidate will work with transplant teams, participate in research and

Responsibilities

• Procurement of heart, lung, and heart/lung allografts.
• On-call retrieval rotations; travel by air and ground.
• Collaborate with transplant teams and participate in research and academics.

Job description

ORGAN PROCUREMENT SURGEON - DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOTHORACIC

SURGERY, DIVISION OF ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Division of Adult Cardiac Surgery is seeking a candidate for an Organ Procurement Surgeon position. Duties will include participation in the procurement of heart, lung, and heart/lung allografts.The Organ Procurement Surgeon will be on rotating call for retrieval of organs.Travel by aircraft and ground vehicle is a required component of this position.Depending upon qualifications, the surgeon may also work as an assistant surgeon with the heart or lung transplant attending surgeons, assist with office practice, and participate in research and academic activities. This position will be an integral part of one of the largest transplant programs in the U.S.

The desired candidate may be board-eligible or non-board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery. Individuals who have completed a training program in cardiothoracic surgery and are interested in additional training in adult cardiac surgery may apply. The candidate must have demonstrated clinical ability and experience to perform duties and responsibilities outlined above and work effectively in a surgical service environment.Clear verbal communication skills are a must.

The expected base pay for this position is $153,000 to 210,000 a year. This amount reflects base pay and may not include all components of compensation or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. Stanford University has provided a pay amount representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position.

Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.