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Organ Recovery Surgeon
Sierra Donor Services
$250k - $350k/yr
Description
- Sierra Donor Services is seeking a board-certified Organ Recovery Surgeon to assist with the clinical, operational and research activities.
The candidate will have the following responsibilities
- Surgically recovers abdominal (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel) organs for transplantation and research in donor hospitals throughout the service area.
- Assumes on-call responsibilities as required to assure adequate coverage for donor activity and must be available to surgically recover organs at the specified time.
- Supports compliance to CMS and UNOS regulations and AOPO standards and/or other medical/legal requirements.
- Provides education and training to OPO staff and hospital personnel involved in the donation process.
- Serves as an advisor between the organization and hospital staff when organ procurement is in progress.
The ideal candidate will have the following education and work experience qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified in general surgery with a current licensure
- 5+ years of experience in organ recovery and transplantation, medical management of organ donors, and/or in critical care
- Availability for weekdays and weekends of donor recovery call (number of call days to be determined)
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with all management, supervisors, and staff. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.*
We offer a competitive compensation package including
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 403(b) plan with matching contribution
- Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness Program
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