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Cardiac Anesthesiologist

LCMC Health

#BLS #ACLS #Patient Safety #PALS #Board Certified #Board Eligible #MD #DO #CME #Vascular Surgery

Quick overview

Provide highly specialized anesthetic care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and complex vascular surgical procedures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage intraoperative anesthesia, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-anesthetic care.

Requirements summary

Requires a Doctoral Degree in Medicine (MD or DO) and board eligibility or certification in Cardiac Anesthesiology. Must possess an unrestricted Louisiana medical license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

postgraduate degreeQuality AssurancePatient SafetyClinical DocumentationRespiratory CareAirway ManagementAdvanced Life SupportCardiac AnesthesiaPre-anesthetic EvaluationAdvanced Hemodynamic MonitoringPerioperative Pain Management

Job description

Your job is more than a job.
Cardiac Anesthesiologist LCMC Health | Greater New Orleans Area LCMC Health is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our anesthesia services team.
This role provides highly specialized anesthetic care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, major vascular, and other complex surgical and diagnostic procedures, while supporting hospital-wide physiologic and life-support needs.
What You’ll Do (Your Everyday) As a Cardiac Anesthesiologist with LCMC Health, you will: Provide cardiac anesthesia and advanced sedation services for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other complex surgical or diagnostic procedures Perform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations with a focus on cardiovascular risk and optimization Manage intraoperative anesthesia, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and post-anesthetic care for high-acuity patients Consult and collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, intensivists, and appropriate medical subspecialists Deliver advanced life support, airway management, respiratory care, and physiologic support throughout the hospital when required Provide perioperative and consultative pain management services for cardiac and non-cardiac patients Direct, plan, and supervise anesthesia and sedation services for patients under your care Ensure anesthesia services are delivered in accordance with recognized standards of care, including patient consent, infection control, safety practices, and protocols for life-support and cardiovascular monitoring Complete required pre- and post-procedural anesthesia and sedation evaluations within established timelines Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements Oversee anesthesia equipment needs, including monitoring, inspection, testing, and maintenance of specialized cardiac anesthesia equipment Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to cardiac anesthetic care, resolving identified issues and supporting continuous improvement Provide technical oversight and support to multidisciplinary sedation and anesthesia teams The Must-Haves Education Doctoral Degree in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO) Licensure & Certifications (Required) Unrestricted Medical Physician License – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License – Louisiana Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association Skills & Professional Requirements Documented continued competence in cardiac anesthesiology to maintain clinical privileges Compliance with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements Demonstrated expertise in advanced cardiovascular life support and complex physiologic management Strong commitment to quality, safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity clinical environments Why Join LCMC Health?
Physician-led organization committed to excellence in complex and specialty care Collaborative cardiothoracic, cardiology, and anesthesia teams Diverse procedural volume with opportunities to practice at the top of your specialty Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Strong institutional support for credentialing, onboarding, and professional development WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community.
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