Principal Recovery Surgeon / Organ Procurement & Transplant Surgeon
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We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Recovery Surgeon / Organ Procurement & Transplant Surgeon to join a pioneering medical technology company transforming organ transplantation. In this role, you will drive life-saving donor organ recovery and procurement, particularly kidney recovery, within a dynamic, 24/7 active-case support environment. Compensation: $500,000 – $600,000. Location: Chicago, IL and New York, NY (with travel to regional hubs). Work Environment: Fast-paced, time-sensitive recovery missions with a national clinical network. Specialty/Business Area: Medical technology / organ transplantation (National OCS Program). This opportunity is unique because it allows you to leverage your surgical expertise at the forefront of organ preservation and recovery logistics, working with a rapidly growing organization that completed over 5,100 U.S. transplants in 2025, offering a dynamic, highly compensated alternative to traditional hospital-based recipient-only surgery.
Responsibilities:
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Perform donor organ recovery/procurement procedures, with a focus on kidney and abdominal organs.
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Participate in deceased-donor and DCD (Donation After Circulatory Death) recovery.
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Evaluate donor organs and coordinate with multidisciplinary transplant teams and donor organizations.
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Support safe preservation, transport, and handoff of recovered organs during time-sensitive missions.
Qualifications:
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Medical Degree (Physician/Surgeon).
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Significant hands-on experience in deceased-donor organ recovery and transplantation, particularly kidney procurement/recovery.
Technical & Soft Skills:
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Technical: Organ procurement, organ recovery, organ retrieval, DCD, NRP (Normothermic Regional Perfusion), multi-organ procurement, abdominal transplant surgery, organ preservation/perfusion.
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Soft: Multidisciplinary coordination, time-sensitive decision-making, clear communication.
Note: Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered. Relocation candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered.
Relocation Candidates Welcome
Candidates who are currently located outside the job’s area but are open to relocation are encouraged to apply. Relocation candidates will be considered based on their qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the position.
If you are open to relocating for the right opportunity, we’d be happy to connect and discuss the position, location, and available relocation support.
Point of Contact
Goldie Roger
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Phone: +1 (409) 203-7554
Email: goldie.roger@firman-solutions.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldie-roger-87b272246/
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