Senior Cardiac Surgeon: Transplant & Organ Procurement

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,100 - 348,100; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a board‑certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our Heart & Lung Transplantation and Cardiac Surgery Programs as a Senior Physician focusing on thoracic organ procurement and first assisting in surgery. This role offers a highly specialized, mission‑driven environment within one of the nation’s leading academic health systems in Los Angeles.

You will perform independent procurement of heart and lungs for transplantation, serve as first assistant on complex cardiac procedures,

Qualifications

• MD or DO credential required.
• Board certification/eligibility in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Active/Eligible California medical license.
• Experience in transplantation and donor organ procurement.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent procurement of heart and lungs for transplantation.
• Serve as first assistant on cardiac surgery procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant and surgical teams to support high‑quality patient outcomes.
• Contribute to resident education and surgical teaching within an academic environment.

Skills

Surgical skillset

Transplant experience

Donor organ procurement

Team collaboration

Resident education

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a board‑certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our Heart & Lung Transplantation and Cardiac Surgery Programs as a Senior Physician focusing on thoracic organ procurement and first assisting in surgery. This role offers a highly specialized, mission‑driven environment within one of the nation’s leading academic health systems in Los Angeles.

You will perform independent procurement of heart and lungs for transplantation, serve as first assistant on complex cardiac procedures,