Surgeon - Heart Transplant jobs in Baltimore, MD

     General Summary

Under general supervision provides and coordinates the care provided to transplant patients in the pre and post transplant phase of care, and serves as a fully effective and participating member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.  Demonstrates and models the full range of professional practice in the delivery of patient care and in participation of the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness.  Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during the pre and post-transplant phase of care.  Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice within the Department of Transplantation.

     Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Provides comprehensive patient care to and coordinates multidisciplinary care for Heart and or Lung  pre and post transplant patients.
   1. Designs patient pre-transplant evaluations including the clinical workup (appropriate diagnostic studies, lab work, cardiology or pulmonology, nutrition, social work, and surgical assessment).
   2. Works directly with the transplant team, managing care of potential pre transplant candidates and post transplant recipients.
   3. Works directly with the multidisciplinary care team, and coordinates inpatient and post transplant care of transplant recipients
   4. Triages all pre and post-transplant outpatient phone calls, guiding patient care through            coordination of multidisciplinary aspects.
   5. Coordinates scheduling of all pre and post hospitalization medical procedures, diagnostic        testing, clinic visits, and medicine changes deemed necessary by physician and/or protocol.
2. Provides patient education and pertinent transplant information to pre transplant candidates.
3. Communicates with referring physicians concerning patient eligibility, protocols, transplant pre-treatment regimens and related issues.
4. Notifies transplant team members of post-transplant admissions, including admitting personnel, transplant resident, referring physician, and patient placement center.
5. Coordinates patient transportation and admission to hospital when deemed necessary by                                                                                                                           physician and or protocol.  Provides ongoing pre and post transplant care maintenance.
6. Coordinates scheduling of all pre hospitalization medical procedures, diagnostic tests, clinic visits and meetings in a medically and logistically appropriate order deemed necessary by physician and/or proto

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

    Education and Experience

1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing,  is required.  BSN preferred.
2. Critical Care or Transplant experience is preferred.
3. Must obtain NATCO CCTC certification within 2 years of hire, or within a time frame determined by management.  Must maintain certification.
4. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

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