Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeon - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Position Title: Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeon
Reports To: Chief of Abdominal Programs
Location : Chicago, IL

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced transplant surgeon to serve as a Principal Abdominal Donor Procurement Surgeon. This role is instrumental in advancing the utilization of Organ Care System (OCS) technology for liver transplantation. The surgeon will be responsible for performing high-quality donor liver procurements, ensuring standardized surgical assessment, and supporting transplant centers nationwide in optimizing organ acceptance decisions.

Key Responsibilities
•    Perform all aspects of abdominal donor procurement, including: 
o    Clinical assessment of donor organs 
o    Surgical retrieval of abdominal organs 
o    OCS instrumentation procedures 
•    Execute procedures to the highest clinical standards in accordance with established protocols and training guidelines 
•    Maintain and uphold quality standards for OCS surgical retrieval processes 
•    Contribute to the development and refinement of: 
o    Donor organ assessment protocols 
o    Organ management procedures 
o    Communication workflows for OCS liver procurements 
•    Train, mentor, and support surgical team members, including: 
o    Proctoring procurement cases 
o    Assisting in the development of less experienced surgeons 
•    Perform comprehensive surgical assessments of donor livers, including back-table preparation and vascular anastomoses when required 
•    Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons at receiving centers to provide real-time clinical insights that support organ acceptance decisions 
•    Communicate effectively with clinical teams to facilitate organ allocation and logistics 
•    Support additional clinical and organizational initiatives as needed 

Qualifications
•    MD degree required  
o    Deceased donor abdominal organ procurement and assessment, and/or 
o    Advanced abdominal surgical procedures 
•    At least 2 years of experience as a primary liver procurement surgeon, or completion of an ASTS fellowship (or equivalent transplant experience) 
•    Demonstrated expertise in donor liver retrieval (DBD and/or DCD), with supporting surgical logbook 
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams 
•    Ability to work independently and perform effectively in high-pressure clinical environments 
•    Proficiency with electronic communication tools and standard office software 

Work Environment & Requirements
•    Extensive travel across the United States is required 
•    Work is performed on-site at transplant centers and hospitals 
•    Compliance with hospital credentialing requirements, including vaccination policies, is required 

Compensation & Benefits
•    Base Salary: $400,000 – $550,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications) 
•    Comprehensive benefits package may include: 
o    Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
o    Health savings and flexible spending accounts 
o    Retirement savings plan (401k) 
o    Disability coverage 
o    Employee stock purchase plan 
o    Paid time off and wellness resources 
Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.