Procurement Surgeon - Rank Dependent of Qualifications

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement Surgeon, University of Utah, joins the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine as a thoracic transplant procurement surgeon. Rank will be determined by experience and qualifications.

The role requires board certification or eligibility by ABTS, Utah licensure eligibility, and ECFMG/USMLE credentials. Responsibilities include procuring hearts and lungs (adult/pediatric), supporting TA-NRP, ECMO/eCPR, and teaching residents.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible by ABTS.
• Eligible for licensure in Utah.
• ECFMG certification and USMLE steps completed.

Responsibilities

• Procure adult and pediatric hearts and lungs, including DCD donors and TA-NRP implementation.
• Support ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services.
• Participate in teaching Thoracic Surgery residents.

Skills

Board certification eligibility

Licensure in Utah

ECFMG/USMLE

Education

ABTS certification/eligibility

Utah medical license

ECFMG certification

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Procurement Surgeon - Rank Dependent of Qualifications

Department 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin February 1, 2027

Details

Procurement Surgeon, University of Utah

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine is actively recruiting for a thoracic transplant procurement surgeon. Individuals would join the faculty of the Division at a rank appropriate with their experience within the School of Medicine. Candidates will include those that are board-certified or eligible by the ABTS as well as those that meet criteria for licensure within the state of Utah ( ECFMG certification/ USMLE steps). Responsibilities are dedicated to the procurement of adult and pediatric hearts and lungs, including DCD donors and implementation of TA- NRP , as well as supporting ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services. In addition, applicant will be expected to participate actively in the teaching of Thoracic Surgery residents.

Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah: [e-mail]

Position Available February 1, 2027

Applicants should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211763
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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 11/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN04177F

Type Faculty