Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cardiac Anesthesia Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic anesthesia, and perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures

The successful candidate will work closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cardiac team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patients.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluate patients' medical and surgical risks.
• Develop individualized anesthesia plans based on patient condition, procedure, and clinical requirements.
• Administer anesthesia for a broad range of cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Provide anesthesia care for CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, thoracic procedures, and other cardiac interventions within the approved scope of practice.
• Monitor patients using appropriate standard and advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques.
• Manage complex cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during the perioperative period.
• Perform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage hemodynamic instability and other critical intra-operative events.
• Provide appropriate airway management and advanced anesthetic techniques.
• Coordinate with the surgical and perfusion teams throughout cardiac procedures.
• Provide post-operative anesthesia and critical care management in cardiac and surgical intensive care settings.
• Manage post-operative pain and other anesthesia-related complications.
• Assess and optimize high-risk patients before surgery.
• Participate in emergency cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures when required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
• Follow strict infection-control, patient-safety, anesthesia, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and continuing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.

Requirements

MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in Anesthesiology / Anaesthesiology

Relevant specialist experience in Cardiac Anesthesia / Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Strong experience providing anesthesia for cardiac and major thoracic procedures.

Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and perioperative management.

Strong airway management and critical-care skills.

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.

Ability to work effectively within a high-acuity multidisciplinary cardiac team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.