Surgeon - Heart Transplant examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Surgically replaces a diseased or damaged heart with a healthy heart. Being a Surgeon - Heart Transplant reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving the desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Heart Transplant may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Heart Transplant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Transplant Coordinators coordinate all aspects of care for both transplant recipients and donors. A coordinator participates in medical, administrative, research and teaching duties. The coordinator is an active member of the multi-disciplinary transplant team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Organizational and Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patient care personnel and relate to the patients and their families. Minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Analytical ability and motivation necessary to effectively plan, deliver and implement plans of care to in acute and outpatient situations. For those working as a Coordinator of Heart Transplant/with VADS: Experience in ICU or OR preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current RN license in the State of Michigan.