Intestinal/Living Liver Transplant Surgeon

Scripps Center for Organ and Cell Transplantation

General Description

The Intestinal/Living Liver Transplant Surgeon is a new surgical position that will be utilized to develop a new organ program within Scripps Center for Organ and cell Transplantation. Responsible for program growth, development and initiation through high standards of practice through development of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines with oversight from Medical Director and Transplant Administrator. Surgeon will also be proficient in liver, kidney, pancreas transplantation as well as organ procurements.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in the research, development and writing of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines
• Participate in transplant program policies and procedures as they pertain to patient care
• Work with Medical Director and Transplant Administrator to integrate the intestinal transplant program with all other departments and services within the hospital.
• Promote a cooperative and collaborative working environment among the clinical disciplines involved in transplant care.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the medical staff, transplant service staff, administration and other departments.
• Assists the Medical Director and Transplant Administrator in developing and meeting the transplant programs budgetary goals
• Help to oversees processes to insure that transplant nursing staff and clinical transplant coordinators are appropriately oriented to the intestinal transplant program and continue to participate in transplant related continuing education programs.

Program Building

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain the intestinal Transplant program.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and Transplant Administrator to establish transplant program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital and ensure that those of the transplant program are being met.
• Provide input on the development and maintenance of practice guidelines, policies and methodologies for medical/surgical transplant care.
• Participate in regional, statewide and national activities affecting the intestinal transplant program.
• Attend local, national and international meetings and conferences to remain current regarding issues relevant to the performance of duties

 Attributes

• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends
• Understands and supports SCMG’s Quadruple Aims
• Objective judgment
• Committed to highest clinical standards
• Respected by colleagues and ancillary staff

FOR CONSIDERATION PLEASE FORWARD YOUR RESUME TO: Meyer.Michelle@scrippshealth.org