Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cardiac anesthesiologists participate in the care of high-risk pediatric cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterizations, as well as children receiving care in general operating rooms. The Presbyterian Congenital Heart Program is a rapidly growing program treating pediatric and adult patients with a wide range of congenital heart conditions. The service line currently includes two congenital heart surgeons, two mid-levels, and one full-time anesthesiologist dedicated to the service line.

The position evaluates, monitors, and supervises patient care before, during, and after surgery; delivers anesthesia; leads the Anesthesia Care Team; and ensures optimal patient safety. It also involves administering pain relief before, during, and after medical procedures, monitoring patients' vital signs during procedures, and approving general, sedative, regional, or local anesthetics. Demonstrated proficiency in the anesthetic management of children and adults with congenital heart disease is required.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. It has over 14,000 employees, including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses. The role is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Successful completion of a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship.
• ABA Board Certified.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the anesthetic management of children and adults with congenital heart disease.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor, and supervise patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Deliver anesthesia and lead the Anesthesia Care Team, ensuring optimal patient safety.
• Administer pain relief before, during, and after medical procedures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs during procedures.
• Approve general, sedative, regional, or local anesthetics.
• Participate in care for high-risk pediatric cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery and cardiac catheterizations, as well as children in general operating rooms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits, effective on day one.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with matching programs and employer contributions.
• Robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, and wellness challenges.
• Strongline silent alarm badge for all employees.
• RESET multi-day immersive retreat for clinicians, supporting personal and professional growth, well-being, and resilience.
• Technology and digital platforms intended to reduce friction in clinical practice.
• Innovative care models intended to improve access and allow clinicians to focus on patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree