Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Application Instructions

Please send your CV and cover letter electronically for confidential review to:

Rosio Ynfante, MHA

Senior Program Coordinator

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Rosio.Ynfante@nyulangone.org

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $250,000 – $300,000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.