Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Position Summary

Provides anesthesia care for surgical cases involving the heart, lungs, and other thoracic procedures, including cardiopulmonary bypass surgery and a wide range of complex interventions. Procedures include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and multi-stage aortic surgery. This role also supports non-cardiac thoracic procedures such as esophageal resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open-heart and bypass surgeries
• Provides anesthesia support for minimally invasive, robotic, and multi-stage cardiovascular procedures
• Manages anesthesia care for thoracic surgeries including lung and esophageal procedures
• Conducts comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments
• Develops and implements individualized anesthesia plans for high-acuity patients
• Monitors and manages patient vital functions during surgical procedures
• Responds to intraoperative emergencies and adjusts anesthesia care as needed
• Collaborates closely with surgeons, perfusionists, and perioperative teams
• Ensures compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an Anesthesiology Residency program
• Completion of a one (1) year Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in cardiothoracic anesthesiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Licensure & Certification

• Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License
• Nevada State Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) accepted by the American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required

Benefits

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
  
  • Vesting in pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee-only coverage available for less than $10 per paycheck
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL)
  • Used for holidays (12 scheduled holidays annually), vacation, personal time, doctor appointments, and short-term sick leave (up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours)
• Extended Illness Bank (Sick Leave Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• No Nevada State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction