Organ Recovery Surgeon

Key Responsibilities

• Surgically recovers abdominal (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel) organs for transplantation and research in donor hospitals throughout the service area.
• Affords 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 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
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Company Overview And Mission

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is a part of DCI Donor Services, a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities. We offer a competitive compensation package including up to 184 hours of PTO your first year, up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year, two medical plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) plan with matching contribution, company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, wellness program, supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability, and discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance. 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.