Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist

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 needed


• Collaborates 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