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Surgical Director of Organ Procurement

Employer
Cleveland Clinic - Ohio
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Closing date
Oct 13, 2022

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Surgical Director of Organ Procurement

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking a Surgical Director of Organ Procurement to join the number #1 cardiac surgery program in the country.  The selected surgeon will be appointed as Clinical Associate with excellent compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment.

Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute performs over 5000 cardiac operations annually, and the heart and lung transplant services are among the busiest in the nation with more than 150 thoracic transplants yearly. This provides a unique opportunity to advance technical skills and gain operative experience in cardiothoracic transplantation.

The Director will be responsible for both performing and overseeing cardiothoracic organ harvesting services for the Institute, including DCD cardiac and DCD lung procurement.

Additional clinical responsibilities:

  • Team leader for organ harvesting
  • 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 independent 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. 
  • International applicants (if from a non-accredited program) 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

Candidates must possess strong surgical skills, exceptional collaboration, and communication skills.

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Click HERE to learn more about the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

For the 28th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic’s heart program has ranked, as the best in the nation, earning the No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s “2021-22 Best Hospitals.” Since 1995, no hospital in the country has ranked higher than Cleveland Clinic in cardiac care.

From its natural treasures such as Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to its many entertainment and cultural attractions, Cleveland is the place to be! Cleveland is home to 3 professional sports teams along with the nation’s second largest performing arts center, the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  We’re also a foodie town that ranks high on the global culinary map.

Our melting-pot culture with affordable homes and top rated public and private schools and universities, Cleveland provides excellent resources to live and learn.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer – Min/Fem/Disability/Vet.  Smoke/drug free environment

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