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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 InsuranceEmployee-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

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