Cardiac Anesthesiologist

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

East Jefferson General Hospital, part of LCMC Health, is seeking a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join their expanding cardiovascular anesthesia team. As the cardiothoracic surgery program grows, candidates will have the opportunity to support a broad range of complex procedures, from routine CABG and valve surgeries to heart and lung transplantation. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high-acuity program with flexible practice models, competitive compensation, and excellent work-life balance options.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure
Current BLS and ACLS certification

Nice To Haves

Additional Critical Care/ICU training or experience
Expertise in advanced cardiothoracic anesthesia procedures and perioperative echocardiography

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive perioperative anesthesia care for cardiothoracic surgical patients
Performing pre-anesthesia evaluations and post-anesthesia assessments within established timelines
Directing anesthesia and sedation services in accordance with nationally recognized standards of care
Ensuring compliance with patient consent, infection prevention, medication safety, and life-support protocols
Supervising and coordinating anesthesia care delivery for assigned patients
Participating in quality improvement and performance initiatives
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and reporting requirements
Monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring readiness of anesthesia equipment
Collaborating with surgeons, intensivists, CRNAs, nursing, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes