TransMedics, Inc.
Principal Cardiothoracic Donor Procurement Surgeon - NY/NJ
TransMedics, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Principal Cardiothoracic Donor Procurement Surgeon - NY/NJ
TransMedics has initiated a national program for organ retrieval and organ management in collaboration with leading transplant programs and OPOs across the U.S. The goal of this national program is to increase utilization of donor organs for transplant using the Organ Care System (OCS) technology platform along with a dedicated logistics partner and a well‑established clinical network to maximize quality and efficiency.
The cardiothoracic donor procurement surgeon will play a critical role in driving the OCS utilization for the FDA‑approved OCS lung and heart indications while standardizing and maximizing the quality of the surgical assessment and procurement process of OCS‑managed organs for accepting transplant programs across the U.S.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of donor heart and lung procurement surgery, including clinical assessment of donor organs (e.g., bronchoscopy), surgical organ retrieval, and OCS instrumentation procedures to the highest level of clinical quality and according to TransMedics protocol and training standards at transplant centers across the U.S.
Travel to donor/recipient sites as needed and provide coverage in various locations for a few weeks at a time.
Maintain professional and communication standards as a TMDX clinical ambassador to maximize confidence and avoid negative perceptions in the OR environment.
Participate in developing OCS surgical retrieval, donor organ management, assessment, and communication protocols for both OCS heart and OCS lung procurements.
Assist in training and mentoring the OCS cardiothoracic surgical retrieval team members across the U.S., including proctoring donor retrieval runs with junior surgeons.
Communicate with transplant program acceptors to provide a surgical assessment view to facilitate clinical decisions on accepting or declining a donor offer.
Communicate with TMDX clinical staff on the status of the organ to facilitate the allocation process.
Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.
Requirements
MD degree (or equivalent) with at least 5+ years’ experience conducting deceased cardiothoracic (lung and heart) donor organ procurement and assessments and/or advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively and build rapport with internal and external contacts.
Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.
Highly flexible and adaptable.
Proficiency with electronic messaging platforms and MS Office Suite.
Benefits
Medical coverage with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA.
Dental, vision, healthcare flexible spending account.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
401(k) plan.
Pet insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
TransMedics is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The cardiothoracic donor procurement surgeon will play a critical role in driving the OCS utilization for the FDA‑approved OCS lung and heart indications while standardizing and maximizing the quality of the surgical assessment and procurement process of OCS‑managed organs for accepting transplant programs across the U.S.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of donor heart and lung procurement surgery, including clinical assessment of donor organs (e.g., bronchoscopy), surgical organ retrieval, and OCS instrumentation procedures to the highest level of clinical quality and according to TransMedics protocol and training standards at transplant centers across the U.S.
Travel to donor/recipient sites as needed and provide coverage in various locations for a few weeks at a time.
Maintain professional and communication standards as a TMDX clinical ambassador to maximize confidence and avoid negative perceptions in the OR environment.
Participate in developing OCS surgical retrieval, donor organ management, assessment, and communication protocols for both OCS heart and OCS lung procurements.
Assist in training and mentoring the OCS cardiothoracic surgical retrieval team members across the U.S., including proctoring donor retrieval runs with junior surgeons.
Communicate with transplant program acceptors to provide a surgical assessment view to facilitate clinical decisions on accepting or declining a donor offer.
Communicate with TMDX clinical staff on the status of the organ to facilitate the allocation process.
Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.
Requirements
MD degree (or equivalent) with at least 5+ years’ experience conducting deceased cardiothoracic (lung and heart) donor organ procurement and assessments and/or advanced cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively and build rapport with internal and external contacts.
Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.
Highly flexible and adaptable.
Proficiency with electronic messaging platforms and MS Office Suite.
Benefits
Medical coverage with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA.
Dental, vision, healthcare flexible spending account.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
401(k) plan.
Pet insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
TransMedics is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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