Organ Recovery Surgeon (New England Coverage)

New England Donor Services • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Sr. Vice President Organ Utilization and the clinical direction of the Chief Medical Officer and Surgical Director, the NEDS Recovery Surgeon is a licensed physician with experience in organ donation, surgical organ recovery and organ transplantation. The NEDS Recovery Surgeon has the primary responsibility is the surgical dissection, removal and preparation of abdominal organs recovered from deceased donors for transplantation and research, as well as the intraoperative assessment of medical suitability of the deceased donor. The NEDS Recovery Surgeon will adhere to all NEDS surgical recovery standards and is expected to contribute to the mission of NEDS to increase the availability of organs suitable for transplantation by assisting in operational efficiencies and high-quality surgical recovery services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program.
• Minimum three years’ experience as a surgeon performing Donation after Brain Death (DBD) and Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) organ recoveries or transplant operations in the United States.
• Licensed physician in one of the 6 New England states with an unrestricted and unlimited license to practice medicine.
• Required to drive NEDS authorized vehicles to meet the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Must maintain the requirements of an 'eligible driver' including maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Available a minimum of 20 on-call days each month, including some weekends.
• Extensive travel within New England to donor hospitals both by vehicle and aircraft.
• Participates in weekly quality review of donors and is a member of the NEDS Research Committee.
• Attends UNOS/OPTN Region 1 meetings including Regional Kidney and Liver Consortium meetings.
• Responsible for organ recovery procedures, both Donation after Brain Death (DBD) donors and Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) donors.
• Assists in managing the donor hospital recovery process by collaborating with hospital staff in a respectful and professional manner.
• Responsible for performing organ biopsies and facilitating the interpretation of organ biopsies by donor hospital or other pathologists.
• Responsible for inspecting the abdominal cavity for abnormalities that necessitate pathological evaluation.
• Responsible for recovering liver, pancreas, and kidneys from deceased donors for transplantation.
• Provides and documents an accurate and verifiable description of organ anatomy to include assessment of quality, anatomical abnormalities, and surgical damage.
• Participates in verification of organ labeling to ensure accuracy and safety in accordance with NEDS policies.
• Recovers or assists in the recovery of heart valves and organs for research when requested.
• Assists the Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator (OSRC) in perfusion and preservation.

Benefits

• Generous paid time-off program
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
• 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
• Fertility Benefits
• Inclusive Healthcare Programs
• Flex Spending Account Options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Working Advantage discounts Program
• Personal career and skill development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees