Organ Procurement Surgeon

About the role

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic’s Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking Organ Procurement Surgeons to join our cardiac surgery program. The surgeons will be appointed as a Clinical Associate with excellent compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation of transplant organs and organ procurement, including DCD heart and lung procurement
• Participation in ex-vivo heart perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion
• Exposure to and education in ex vivo lung perfusion
• Participation in ECMO cannulation and management
• Opportunity to participate in and develop expertise in heart and lung transplant operations and post-transplant management
• Opportunity to participate in nontransplant operations, including all aspects of cardiac surgery
• Opportunity to participate in research

Requirements

• Previous surgical experience with heart and lung procurement
• Graduate of a US ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery Integrated Residency, Thoracic Surgery Traditional Fellowship, or Canadian accredited Cardiothoracic Residency
• If from a non-accredited program, international applicants must have a minimum of 2-3 years of fellowship experience in the United States and be fluent in English
• Eligible for Ohio State Licensure
• Interest in education and research are highly valued

Qualifications

• Strong surgical skills
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills

Skills

• Excellent surgical skills
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Plan Options
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan
• 401(k)/403(b) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Caregiver discounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Pay

Minimum salary: $115,127 Maximum salary: $115,128