NYU Langone Health
This role leads the procurement of thoracic organs, including heart, lung, and heart-lung block, and performs detailed organ evaluations and technically demanding surgical recovery procedures. It also involves close collaboration with the transplant team, supervision of support staff, participation in quality improvement, research and educational activities, and 24/7 rotational on-call coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- • Lead the procurement of thoracic organs (heart, lung, heart-lung block).
- • Perform meticulous organ evaluations and execute technically demanding surgical recovery procedures.
- • Collaborate closely with the transplant team and participate in innovative techniques such as normothermic regional perfusion.
- • Supervise and mentor surgical assistants, perfusionists, and other support staff involved in the organ recovery process.
- • Provide 24/7 on-call coverage on a rotational basis, ensuring timely and effective response to urgent procurement requests.
- • Participate in the development and implementation of innovative procurement strategies and protocols.
- • Contribute to research and educational activities within the department.
- • Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the organ procurement process.
- • Participate in the Cardiogenic shock program, including ECMO cannulation and management.
Required
- • Board certification in Cardiac Surgery is essential.
- • Proven experience in thoracic organ procurement as a primary surgeon within a leading academic medical center.
- • The candidate must be able to obtain an unrestricted NYS medical license.
Preferred
- • Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant, or Thoracic Surgery is strongly preferred.
NYU Langone Health seeks a highly skilled and experienced Heart and Lung Procurement Surgeon to join our renowned Department and Transplant Institute.
Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement of thoracic organs (heart, lung, heart-lung block).
- Perform meticulous organ evaluations and execute technically demanding surgical recovery procedures.
- Collaborate closely with the transplant team and participate in innovative techniques such as normothermic regional perfusion.
- Supervise and mentor surgical assistants, perfusionists, and other support staff involved in the organ recovery process.
- Provide 24/7 on-call coverage on a rotational basis, ensuring timely and effective response to urgent procurement requests.
- Participate in the development and implementation of innovative procurement strategies and protocols.
- Contribute to research and educational activities within the department.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the organ procurement process.
- Participate in the Cardiogenic shock program, including ECMO cannulation and management.
- Board certification in Cardiac Surgery is essential.
- Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant, or Thoracic Surgery is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience in thoracic organ procurement as a primary surgeon within a leading academic medical center.
- The candidate must be able to obtain an unrestricted NYS medical license.
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