Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU Specialist

Job Summary

The Cardiac Anesthesia and ICU Specialist will be responsible for providing expert anesthesia care for a range of surgical and diagnostic procedures, as well as managing critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This is an essential role that demands a deep understanding of both anesthetic techniques and intensive care practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes across a variety of complex medical situations.

The Anesthesia and ICU Specialist will be expected to offer clinical expertise, lead critical care management in the ICU, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide education to junior staff. The role also involves actively contributing to clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous medical education within the hospital.

Job Responsibilities 1

Conducts comprehensive preoperative assessments for surgical patients, including obtaining detailed medical histories, performing physical exams, and ensuring appropriate anesthesia plans tailored to individual needs.

Administers anesthesia for a wide range of procedures, including general, regional, and local anesthesia, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety throughout the perioperative period.

Oversees and manages anesthesia levels during surgeries, utilizing advanced monitoring techniques (e.g., ECG, pulse oximetry, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) to ensure stable hemodynamics and patient safety.

Supervises the recovery of patients from anesthesia in the recovery room or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), ensuring effective pain management and swift recovery from anesthesia.

Provides appropriate sedation and pain relief for minor procedures, diagnostic interventions, or patients with complex pain management needs, both preoperatively and postoperatively.

Provides high-level care for critically ill patients in the ICU, including those with complex surgical recoveries, sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and other life-threatening conditions.

Job Responsibilities 2

Expertly interprets and manages advanced hemodynamic parameters (e.g., cardiac output, mean arterial pressure, central venous pressure) and adjusts therapy accordingly.

Proficiently uses and manages advanced life support techniques, including resuscitation protocols (e.g., ACLS), administration of vasoactive drugs, and use of circulatory support devices like intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ECMO, etc.

Oversees the management of fluid therapy, electrolytes, and acid-base balance for critically ill patients, making adjustments based on evolving clinical scenarios.

Provides leadership in managing postoperative recovery for high-risk surgical patients in the ICU, with a focus on cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory stabilization.

Collaborates closely with the surgical team, intensivists, cardiologists, and nursing staff to ensure coordinated and effective care for patients, especially those in critical or postoperative care.

Leads discussions regarding treatment plans in multidisciplinary rounds, ensuring consensus on patient management strategies, goals of care, and monitoring.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

In-depth understanding and hands-on experience in the delivery of general, regional, and local anesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures.

Proficiency in managing critically ill patients in the ICU, including those with complex respiratory, cardiovascular, and multisystem conditions.

Expertise in performing advanced life support procedures, including cardiac resuscitation, the use of mechanical circulatory support devices (e.g., ECMO, IABP), and crisis management in critically ill patients.

Advanced knowledge of invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring techniques and their application in managing critically ill patients.

Advanced skills in providing sedation, pain management, and analgesia, particularly for postoperative patients and those requiring prolonged ventilation.

Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Job Experience

Minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience in anesthesia and critical care management, with expertise in both perioperative anesthesia and intensive care unit management.

Experience in the management of high-risk patients, including those with cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions in the ICU.

Competencies

Education