Organ Recovery Surgeon

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: 

1. Paid Time Off 
2. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
3. 403(b) plan with matching contribution 
4. Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance 
5. Wellness Program