UCLA Health
Published
August 12, 2026
Location
Los Angeles, California
Job Type

Description

Procurement Recovery Surgeon – Liver Transplant (Limited Appointment)

Work Location
Los Angeles,CA

Job #32363

Work Hours
variable days and shifts

Employment Type
4 – Staff- Limited

Duration
12 months

Salary Range
$88900-190300 Annually

Posted Date
August 10, 2026

Bargaining Unit
99

Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.

Description

The Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is seeking a skilled and collaborative Procurement Recovery Surgeon to join its world-renowned Liver Transplant Surgery program. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume transplant center dedicated to excellence in patient care, innovation, research, and surgical education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform abdominal organ recovery from deceased donors, including liver, pancreas, and small bowel grafts.
  • Participate in donor organ assessment and determination of organ quality for transplantation.
  • Perform back-table preparation and reconstruction of liver, pancreas, and small bowel allografts.
  • Support organ procurement for research initiatives and preservation of marginal donor organs.
  • Teach and mentor surgical residents and fellows in organ procurement and back-table preparation techniques.

Salary Range: $88,900- $190,300

*This is a limited appointment role that may convert to career*

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