Anesthesiology - Cardiac Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-MD-83624

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Cardiac Anesthesia

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Tacoma, WA 98403

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: TBD; 24-hour call Call Type: Beeper

Call Ratio: 1:2

Call Response Time: 30 minutes

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: 1 patient/day

Case Mix: Pediatric Cardiac, Cath/EP lab

FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic

Support Staff: RNs: 3

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: No

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES Required

Pediatric Spinal Anesthesia Open Heart Anesthesia Central Line placement Arterial Line placement

Preferred

General Anesthesia Neonatal Pain management techniques Post-op epidural Post-op extremity blocks Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues

JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified

Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS

Duties & Responsibilities Provide anesthesia care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients (typically one per day).

Administer anesthesia for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology lab, and cardiac imaging procedures.

Perform invasive line placements including central lines, arterial lines, and spinal anesthesia.

Manage post-operative pain including epidurals and extremity blocks.

Evaluate and manage acute volume status and blood pressure in cardiac patients.