1. Assume on-call responsibilities as required to assure adequate coverage for donor activity. When on-call, must be available to surgically recover organs at a time set by GLDP staff and the Administrator On Call.
2. Serve as an employee of the OPO to surgically recover organs for transplantation (primarily kidneys, pancreas and livers) and research in donor hospitals throughout the GLDP service area (including GLDP recovery suites). Will also recover at hospitals/recovery suites outside the OPO when an organ is offered for a patient listed at a local, GLDP transplant center.
3. Maintain a working knowledge of pulsatile preservation and places kidney(s) on the pulsatile preservation machine as appropriate.
4. Participate in Transplant Coordinator (TC) and Preservationist education and training.
5. Support compliance with CMS, UNOS, and AOPO standards and/or other medical/legal and regulatory requirements of GLDP.
6.  Assume primary responsibility (when present) for managing the donor operative environment in collaboration with GLDP Transplant Coordinator.
7.  Actively participate in organ donor case reviews and is focused on learning and improving donation and transplantation outcomes.
8.  Ensure timely, complete and accurate documentation for all surgical procedures
9.  Exhibit and model Gift of Life Donor Program’s (GLDP) organizational core values in all job functions and in all interactions both internal and external to GLDP.
10. Other initiatives as may be identified from time to time.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications, skills and abilities:

1. Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), board certified in general surgery with a current licensure, having five (5) or more years of experience in organ recovery and transplantation of kidneys, liver and pancreata.
2. The ability to work effectively and communicate with a broad range of medical professionals.
3.  Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with all management, supervisors and staff.
4.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) plan.

 Philadelphia is conveniently located with highway and railway access to Atlantic City and a variety of shore points, the Pocono's, New York City, and Washington D.C.

 To investigate joining the Gift of Life team, please submit resume and salary history to: Richard Hasz, VP, Clinical Services 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 or Email: rhasz@donors1.org

 We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.