Cardiac Anesthesia Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Cardiac Anesthesia Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic anesthesia, and perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures .

The successful candidate will work closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cardiac team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patients.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluate patients' medical and surgical risks.
• Develop individualized anesthesia plans based on patient condition, procedure, and clinical requirements.
• Administer anesthesia for a broad range of cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Provide anesthesia care for CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, thoracic procedures, and other cardiac interventions within the approved scope of practice.
• Monitor patients using appropriate standard and advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
• Manage complex cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during the perioperative period.
• Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage hemodynamic instability and other critical intra-operative events.
• Provide appropriate airway management and advanced anesthetic techniques.
• Coordinate with the surgical and perfusion teams throughout cardiac procedures.
• Provide post-operative anesthesia and critical care management in cardiac and surgical intensive care settings.
• Manage post-operative pain and other anesthesia-related complications.
• Assess and optimize high-risk patients before surgery.
• Participate in emergency cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures when required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Follow strict infection-control, patient-safety, anesthesia, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

Requirements

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Anesthesiology / Anaesthesiology .
• Relevant specialist experience in Cardiac Anesthesia / Cardiothoracic Anesthesia .
• Strong experience providing anesthesia for cardiac and major thoracic procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and perioperative management.
• Strong airway management and critical-care skills.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-acuity multidisciplinary cardiac team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.