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University of Utah
Surgical Oncologist - Commensurate with Qualifications
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$53,809 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Surgical Oncologist - Commensurate with Qualifications Details The Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute is recruiting a surgical oncologist with a specialty interest in peritoneal based disease and mixed tumor GI cancer. The academic track and rank will be commensurate with experience. Completion of fellowship training in Surgical Oncology prior to start date is required. The University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute has the longest standing GI surgical oncology program with a dedicated program for peritoneal disease management. With more than 700 HIPEC procedures performed to date and novel cutting-edge trials, the group is leading the Mountain West. In addition, neuroendocrine cancer is a destination program at Utah and opportunities include growing a minimally invasive foregut cancer program. The University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute in an NIH NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, ranked in the US News Best Cancer Hospitals ranking, in addition to the University of Utah ranking top 10 for 13 years in a row in the prestigious Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking.