Heart and Lung Procurement and Acute Circulatory Support Surgeon

The ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery. The candidate will have a strong academic background, and expertise in heart and lung procurement, organ assessment and resuscitation, ex-vivo organ perfusion, ECMO cannulation and management, as well as all aspects of Cardiovascular Surgery.


Cardiac surgical experience preferred but not required, preferably as an advanced trainee or staff surgeon with strong surgical skills. Other requirements include:

• Expertise in lung and heart procurement and transplantation
• Expertise in ex-vivo heart and lung perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion
• Expertise in ECMO cannulation and management
• Eligible for Minnesota State Licensure
• Interest and ability in education, simulation, and research would be valued
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills across specialties, disciplines, and with all levels of staff.

Bold.Forward.Unbound.
Bold. Forward. Unbound. is a six-year strategic initiative to the Rochester, MN campus that advances Mayo Clinic’s overarching mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. This $5 billion transformation reimagines the downtown Rochester campus through a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities.

For physicians, this means practicing in a groundbreaking environment where inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care are seamlessly integrated - empowering you to deliver exceptional outcomes with the support of advanced tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture rooted in Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values. Joining Mayo Clinic during this pivotal moment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of medicine while advancing your own academic and clinical career.

• Board-certified / eligible in Cardiovascular Surgery 
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota

Compensation Detail: The minimum starting salary for surgical specialties may range from $307,250 to $843,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.