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Organ Recovery Surgeon

DCI Donor Services
West Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Sierra Donor Services is seeking a board-certified Organ Recovery Surgeon to assist with the clinical, operational and research activities.
 
 

The candidate will have the following responsibilities:

  • Surgically recovers abdominal (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel) organs for transplantation and research in donor hospitals throughout the service area.
  • Assumes on-call responsibilities as required to assure adequate coverage for donor activity and must be available to surgically recover organs at the specified time.
  • Supports compliance to CMS and UNOS regulations and AOPO standards and/or other medical/legal requirements.
  • Provides education and training to OPO staff and hospital personnel involved in the donation process.
  • Serves as an advisor between the organization and hospital staff when organ procurement is in progress.

The ideal candidate will have the following education and work experience qualifications: 

  • Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified in general surgery with a current licensure
  • 5 years of experience in organ recovery and transplantation, medical management of organ donors, and/or in critical care
  • Availability for weekdays and weekends of donor recovery call (number of call days to be determined)
  • Well-developed interpersonal communication skills necessary to interact with all management, supervisors, and staff.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

*  New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.*

We offer a competitive compensation package including: 

  1. Paid Time Off 
  2. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
  3. 403(b) plan with matching contribution 
  4. Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance 
  5. Wellness Program 

Salary : $250,000 - $350,000

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