Cardiac Anesthesiologist

The Cardiac Anesthesiologist provides comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular procedures.
This role requires advanced expertise in cardiovascular physiology, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), invasive monitoring, and postoperative critical care.
The physician works closely with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, intensivists, and nursing staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Administer anesthesia for adult cardiac surgeries, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, congenital heart procedures, heart transplantation, and major vascular surgeries
Perform advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and TEE
Interpret and utilize intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography to guide surgical and anesthetic management
Manage cardiopulmonary bypass, anticoagulation, and coagulation strategies in collaboration with the surgical team
Provide postoperative care in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), including ventilator and hemodynamic management
Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for cardiac anesthesia services
Patient Safety & Quality
Ensure adherence to anesthesia safety standards, hospital protocols, and evidence-based practices
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and patient safety programs
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and nursing teams
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding anesthetic plans and perioperative risks
Stay current with advances in cardiac anesthesia, echocardiography, and perioperative medicine
Qualifications
Required
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology
Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Proficiency in intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography