Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist - 2-Year Partnership Track

ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Partnership track

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO 7 weeks+

Licensing & CME allowance

Job summary

The Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists will provide anesthesia at CaroMont Regional Medical Center and Belmont Hospital near Charlotte, performing preop evaluations and planning, and supervising CRNAs to ensure safe outcomes.

The role includes a mix of heart cases (CABG, valves, LVAD program coming soon), plus general cases; call is 1 in 10 shared among 10 physicians, with 24-hour calls and post-call day off.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, bedside manner, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers general and regional anesthetics and pain medication, adjusting as needed before, during, and after surgery and other procedures.
• Provides anesthesia maintenance and adjustment before, during, and after procedures.
• Maintains patient records.
• Orders diagnostic tests as needed.
• Works closely with surgical specialists.
• Performs venous and arterial punctures.
• Performs pre-anesthesia patient evaluation.
• Provides post-anesthesia care and evaluation.
• Provides and monitors mechanical ventilation.
• Communicate with patients, and their families and caregivers.
• Reacts appropriately to adverse reactions and complications.
• Evaluates patient histories, lab results, and surgical plans to determine an appropriate anesthesia and pain management plan.
• Monitors patient fluid, blood, and electrolyte balance, and other vital signs and critical functions during the course of procedures.
• Performs tracheal intubation, airway management, and extubation.
• Monitors patients following procedures to determine when they can be safely moved from one stage of recovery to the next.
• Takes detailed medical history to determine possible allergic or negative reactions to medication.
• Supervises registered nurse anesthetists and other technical staff.
• Mentors and supervises anesthesiology interns, residents, and fellows.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient safety

Team leadership

Regional anesthesia

Education

MD/DO

Cardiothoracic fellowship

BC/BE in Anesthesiology

NC medical license

Job description

The Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at ECAA - Anesthesia Specialists will provide anesthesia at CaroMont Regional Medical Center and Belmont Hospital near Charlotte, performing preop evaluations and planning, and supervising CRNAs to ensure safe outcomes.

The role includes a mix of heart cases (CABG, valves, LVAD program coming soon), plus general cases; call is 1 in 10 shared among 10 physicians, with 24-hour calls and post-call day off.