Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; Sur place; AED 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist in Dubai to provide expert anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, interventional cardiology procedures, and complex perioperative care. You will work closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and critical care teams to ensure high safety and quality standards in a leading hospital setting.

The role requires 8–10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia, with advanced skills in TEE

Qualifications

• Medical degree and successful completion of an anesthesiology residency.
• Fellowship/subspecialty training in Cardiac Anesthesia is required or highly preferred.
• DHA licensing or eligibility to practice in Dubai is required or strongly favored.

Responsabilités

• Provide anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, thoracic operations, and major vascular procedures.
• Support interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures with appropriate anesthesia plans.
• Perform intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and manage advanced invasive monitoring.
• Deliver perioperative critical care and emergency management for high-risk cardiac patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, and intensivists for coordinated care.
• Engage in clinical governance, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Cardiac anesthesia

TEE

Invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Pediatric/adult cardiac anesthesia

Perioperative critical care

Formation

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)

Residency in Anesthesiology

Cardiac Anesthesia fellowship/subspecialty

Description du poste

Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a leading healthcare team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialized anesthesia services for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, cardiothoracic procedures, major vascular operations, and complex interventional cardiology treatments. This consultant-level position requires advanced expertise in perioperative cardiovascular management, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care for patients undergoing high-risk cardiac procedures. Working closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, the consultant will provide comprehensive anesthesia care throughout preoperative assessment, surgical intervention, and postoperative recovery. The role also involves managing cardiac emergencies, supporting patient safety, participating in clinical quality improvement, and contributing to professional education and research. Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Physician - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Cardiac Anesthesia and Perioperative Care

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries, thoracic operations, and major vascular procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic assessments, including cardiovascular risk evaluation, optimization of existing medical conditions, and individualized anesthesia planning.
• Administer general anesthesia for complex cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve surgery, congenital heart surgery, heart transplantation, and aortic operations.
• Develop appropriate anesthetic management strategies based on patient conditions, surgical requirements, and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Monitor patient stability throughout surgical procedures and adjust anesthesia management according to clinical findings.
• Provide specialist perioperative care for patients undergoing complex cardiovascular interventions.
• Maintain high standards of anesthesia safety, clinical monitoring, and evidence-based patient management.

Interventional Cardiology Anesthesia

• Provide anesthesia support for interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures.
• Manage anesthesia requirements for transcatheter aortic valve implantation or replacement (TAVI/TAVR).
• Support MitraClip procedures and other complex structural cardiac interventions.
• Deliver appropriate anesthesia care during electrophysiology procedures and cardiac catheterization.
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate procedural anesthesia and patient monitoring.
• Manage cardiovascular and anesthetic complications that may arise during interventional cardiac procedures.

Transesophageal Echocardiography and Hemodynamic Monitoring

• Perform and interpret intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to support surgical decision-making and cardiovascular assessment.
• Use TEE findings to evaluate cardiac function and guide perioperative patient management.
• Manage advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring during complex cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Perform and oversee monitoring techniques involving arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output monitoring.
• Interpret hemodynamic findings and make appropriate adjustments to cardiovascular and anesthesia management.
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons and intensivists to support clinical decisions involving complex cardiovascular conditions.

Perioperative Critical Care and Emergency Management

• Provide specialist perioperative critical care management for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
• Coordinate postoperative patient management with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and relevant clinical teams.
• Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, including cardiogenic shock, resuscitation situations, and perioperative cardiovascular complications.
• Apply advanced clinical judgment during life‑threatening anesthetic and cardiovascular emergencies.
• Support the stabilization and ongoing management of patients experiencing complex perioperative complications.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams during emergency interventions.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Patient Communication

• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, nursing professionals, and other healthcare specialists.
• Coordinate anesthesia planning and perioperative management for patients requiring complex cardiac interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical discussions and treatment planning.
• Explain anesthesia plans, potential risks, and expected postoperative recovery to patients and their families.
• Support informed consent through clear and compassionate communication.
• Promote coordinated, patient‑centered care throughout the perioperative treatment process.

Clinical Governance and Professional Development

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations and hospital policies.
• Follow established patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and ethical medical practices.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and relevant research activities.
• Contribute to Continuing Medical Education (CME) and professional development programs.
• Mentor junior anesthesiologists, medical residents, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in cardiac anesthesia, perioperative cardiovascular care, and advanced monitoring techniques.

Qualifications and Professional Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized medical institution.
• Completion of a recognized residency program in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized qualification in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is highly preferred.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, valid DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.
• Minimum 8-10 years of post-specialization clinical experience in Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Extensive experience providing anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac physiology, cardiovascular anesthesia, and perioperative hemodynamic management.
• Demonstrated expertise in intraoperative TEE and advanced invasive monitoring.
• Excellent clinical judgment, crisis management, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine, professional ethics, and patient-centered care.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in tertiary care hospitals with established cardiothoracic surgery programs.
• Advanced clinical experience managing high-risk cardiac surgical patients.
• Experience providing anesthesia support for complex structural heart and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary cardiac surgical and intensive care teams.

Specialist Cardiac Anesthesia Expertise

• Adult and pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
• Anesthesia for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
• Anesthesia for heart valve surgery.
• Congenital cardiac surgical anesthesia.
• Heart transplantation anesthesia.
• Anesthesia for aortic and major vascular procedures.
• Thoracic anesthesia.
• Interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures.
• TAVI/TAVR and MitraClip procedural anesthesia.
• Electrophysiology and cardiac catheterization anesthesia.
• Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
• Arterial and central venous catheter monitoring.
• Pulmonary artery catheterization and cardiac output assessment.
• Perioperative cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Management of cardiogenic shock and cardiac emergencies.
• Postoperative cardiac surgical critical care.

Advanced Perioperative Cardiovascular Management

The Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist will provide specialist anesthesia management for patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures. The role includes comprehensive preoperative assessment, individualized anesthesia planning, advanced intraoperative monitoring, and coordinated postoperative care. Expertise in transesophageal echocardiography and invasive hemodynamic monitoring is essential for assessing cardiovascular function and supporting clinical decisions during high-risk procedures. The consultant will work closely with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and critical care teams to support appropriate patient management throughout the perioperative period.

Cardiac Emergency and Critical Care Support

• Strong clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and effective multidisciplinary coordination are essential in these situations.
• Responsibilities include managing cardiogenic shock, participating in resuscitation, and supporting the stabilization of patients experiencing serious cardiac or anesthetic complications.

Clinical Leadership and Professional Standards

The consultant will contribute to high standards of cardiac anesthesia practice through clinical collaboration, professional education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The position includes mentoring junior anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals where applicable, supporting research activities, and maintaining current knowledge of advanced cardiac anesthesia techniques. Accurate documentation, organizational effectiveness, ethical medical practice, and adherence to patient safety requirements are important responsibilities.

Professional Skills and Competencies

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

About the Opportunity

This consultant-level position offers an opportunity to provide advanced cardiac anesthesia services within a leading healthcare team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role combines adult and pediatric cardiothoracic anesthesia, complex interventional cardiology support, advanced cardiovascular monitoring, perioperative critical care, and multidisciplinary clinical collaboration. It is suited to an experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist with recognized Cardiac Anesthesia fellowship or subspecialty training, at least 8-10 years of post-specialization experience, and DHA Consultant licensing or eligibility. The successful candidate will contribute to safe and effective anesthesia care for complex cardiovascular procedures while supporting clinical excellence, patient safety, professional education, and evidence-based perioperative management.