Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Cardiac Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist with 8–10 years post-specialization experience to lead anesthesia for cardiac surgery and interventional procedures.

The role covers perioperative cardiovascular management, transesophageal echocardiography, invasive monitoring, and collaboration with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and perfusionists to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree MBBS or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography preferred/required.
• DHA Eligibility Letter or DHA license for Dubai eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgeries.
• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and optimize patient conditions.
• Administer general anesthesia for complex cardiac procedures.
• Support interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures (TAVI/TAVR, MitraClip, EP, cath lab).
• Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography for operative decision-making.
• Manage advanced invasive monitoring (arterial, venous, PA lines).
• Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and perfusionists.
• Contribute to perioperative critical care and patient safety.

Skills

Cardiac anesthesia

Transesophageal echo

Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Perioperative management

Mentor/education

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Residency in Anesthesiology

Cardiac Anesthesia Fellowship

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

DHA eligibility / license

Job description

Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Cardiac Care

Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Cardiac Care Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Medical Practitioner Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist for a leading healthcare opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position provides specialized anesthesia care for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology procedures, and complex cardiovascular interventions. The Consultant will bring advanced expertise in perioperative cardiovascular management, transesophageal echocardiography, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care. Close collaboration with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals is central to ensuring coordinated and safe patient care.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Medical Practitioner Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Cardiac Anesthesia Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgical procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic evaluations, including patient risk assessment, optimization of medical conditions, and anesthesia planning.
• Administer general anesthesia for complex cardiac procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, congenital heart procedures, heart transplantation, and aortic surgery.
• Deliver anesthesia support for interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures, including TAVI-TAVR, MitraClip, electrophysiology procedures, and cardiac catheterization.
• Perform and interpret intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography to support surgical decision-making and patient monitoring.
• Manage advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output monitoring.

Perioperative and Critical Care

• Provide perioperative critical care management for cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with intensivists and cardiac surgeons.
• Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, including resuscitation, cardiogenic shock, and perioperative complications.
• Apply advanced knowledge of cardiac physiology and cardiovascular management throughout the perioperative period.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control, and ethical medical practice.
• Educate patients and their families about anesthesia plans, associated risks, and post-operative recovery.

Clinical Collaboration and Professional Practice

• Work closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education.
• Mentor junior anesthesiologists, residents, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based cardiac anesthesia and perioperative cardiovascular practices.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree, MBBS or equivalent, from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography is highly preferred.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Extensive experience providing anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries.
• Extensive experience supporting interventional cardiac procedures.
• Experience within tertiary care hospitals with established cardiothoracic surgery programs is highly preferred.

Clinical Skills and Competencies

• Advanced expertise in cardiac anesthesia and perioperative cardiovascular management.
• Proficiency in intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography.
• Strong knowledge of advanced hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac physiology.
• Excellent clinical judgment and crisis management skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based medical practice and continuous professional development.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.