Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Your job is more than a job.Cardiac AnesthesiologistLCMC Health | Greater New Orleans AreaLCMC Health is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our anesthesia services team. This role provides highly specialized anesthetic care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, major vascular, and other complex surgical and diagnostic procedures, while supporting hospital-wide physiologic and life-support needs.What You’ll Do (Your Everyday)As a Cardiac Anesthesiologist with LCMC Health, you will:Provide cardiac anesthesia and advanced sedation services for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other complex surgical or diagnostic proceduresPerform comprehensive pre-anesthetic evaluations with a focus on cardiovascular risk and optimizationManage intraoperative anesthesia, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and post-anesthetic care for high-acuity patientsConsult and collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, interventional cardiologists, intensivists, and appropriate medical subspecialistsDeliver advanced life support, airway management, respiratory care, and physiologic support throughout the hospital when requiredProvide perioperative and consultative pain management services for cardiac and non-cardiac patientsDirect, plan, and supervise anesthesia and sedation services for patients under your careEnsure anesthesia services are delivered in accordance with recognized standards of care, including patient consent, infection control, safety practices, and protocols for life-support and cardiovascular monitoringComplete required pre- and post-procedural anesthesia and sedation evaluations within established timelinesEnsure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirementsOversee anesthesia equipment needs, including monitoring, inspection, testing, and maintenance of specialized cardiac anesthesia equipmentParticipate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to cardiac anesthetic care, resolving identified issues and supporting continuous improvementProvide technical oversight and support to multidisciplinary sedation and anesthesia teamsThe Must-HavesEducationDoctoral Degree in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathy (DO)Licensure & Certifications (Required)Unrestricted Medical Physician License – Louisiana State Board of Medical ExaminersControlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) License – LouisianaBasic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart AssociationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart AssociationSkills & Professional RequirementsDocumented continued competence in cardiac anesthesiology to maintain clinical privilegesCompliance with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirementsDemonstrated expertise in advanced cardiovascular life support and complex physiologic managementStrong commitment to quality, safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity clinical environmentsWhy Join LCMC Health?Physician-led organization committed to excellence in complex and specialty careCollaborative cardiothoracic, cardiology, and anesthesia teamsDiverse procedural volume with opportunities to practice at the top of your specialtyCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageStrong institutional support for credentialing, onboarding, and professional developmentWork ShiftVariable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinaryChildren’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's HospitalYour extrasDeliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we doYou are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.Simple things make the difference. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. 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