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Position/Rank Procurement Surgeon - Rank Dependent of Qualifications Department 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division City Salt Lake City, UT Track Track Dependent on Qualifications New Position to Begin February 1, 2027 Details

Procurement Surgeon, University of Utah

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery within the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine is actively recruiting for a thoracic transplant procurement surgeon. Individuals would join the faculty of the Division at a rank appropriate with their experience within the School of Medicine. Candidates will include those that are board-certified or eligible by the ABTS as well as those that meet criteria for licensure within the state of Utah (ECFMG certification/USMLE steps). Responsibilities are dedicated to the procurement of adult and pediatric hearts and lungs, including DCD donors and implementation of TA-NRP, as well as supporting ambulatory ECMO and eCPR services. In addition, applicant will be expected to participate actively in the teaching of Thoracic Surgery residents.

Interested applicants should contact Craig H. Selzman, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery c/o Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah: Heather.Clark@hsc.utah.edu

Position Available February 1, 2027

Applicants should apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211763

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Notice

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Special Instructions for Candidates Open Date 11/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04177F Type Faculty