Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Pension Plan

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Consolidated Annual Leave

Job summary

Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist to provide anesthesia care for complex surgical procedures involving the heart and lungs. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia for a variety of surgeries, conducting pre-anesthesia evaluations, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, complete an Anesthesiology Residency and specialized fellowship, and have at least three years of clinical experience.

This position offers several benefits, including a pension plan and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia for open-heart and bypass surgeries.
• Provides anesthesia support for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Complex cardiothoracic procedures

Anesthesia administration

Comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations

Patient vital functions monitoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Completion of Anesthesiology Residency program

Completion of a one-year Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

Position Summary

Provides anesthesia care for surgical cases involving the heart, lungs, and other thoracic procedures, including cardiopulmonary bypass surgery and a wide range of complex interventions. Procedures include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and multi-stage aortic surgery. This role also supports non-cardiac thoracic procedures such as esophageal resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open-heart and bypass surgeries
• Provides anesthesia support for minimally invasive, robotic, and multi-stage cardiovascular procedures
• Manages anesthesia care for thoracic surgeries including lung and esophageal procedures
• Conducts comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments
• Develops and implements individualized anesthesia plans for high-acuity patients
• Monitors and manages patient vital functions during surgical procedures
• Responds to intraoperative emergencies and adjusts anesthesia care as neededCollaborates closely with surgeons, perfusionists, and perioperative teams
• Ensures compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an Anesthesiology Residency program
• Completion of a one (1) year Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in cardiothoracic anesthesiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Licensure & Certification

• Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License
• Nevada State Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) accepted by the American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required

Benefits

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
  • Vesting in pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee-only coverage available for less than $10 per paycheck
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL)
  • Used for holidays (12 scheduled holidays annually), vacation, personal time, doctor appointments, and short-term sick leave (up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours)
• Extended Illness Bank (Sick Leave Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• No Nevada State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction