Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Dubai

Job Summary

Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services for cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgical procedures.
• Conduct detailed pre-anesthetic evaluations, including risk assessment, optimization of medical conditions, and anesthesia planning.
• Administer general anesthesia for complex cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgeries, congenital heart procedures, heart transplantation, and aortic surgeries.
• Deliver anesthesia support for interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures, including TAVI/TAVR, MitraClip, electrophysiology procedures, and cardiac catheterization.
• Perform and interpret intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for surgical decision-making and patient monitoring.
• Manage advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output monitoring.
• Provide perioperative critical care management for cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with intensivists and cardiac surgeons.
• Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies, including resuscitation, cardiogenic shock, and perioperative complications.
• Collaborate closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, perfusionists, intensivists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and their families regarding anesthesia plans, associated risks, and post-operative recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with DHA regulations and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education activities.
• Mentor junior anesthesiologists, residents, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards, infection control protocols, and ethical medical practices.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Completion of a recognized Residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Cardiac Anesthesia from a recognized institution.
• Board Certification or equivalent in Anesthesiology.
• Certification in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is highly preferred.
• DHA Eligibility Letter, DHA License, or eligibility for Consultant licensure in Dubai.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of post-specialization experience in Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Extensive experience providing anesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Experience in tertiary care hospitals with established cardiothoracic surgery programs is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced expertise in cardiac anesthesia and perioperative cardiovascular management.
• Proficiency in intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE).
• Strong knowledge of advanced hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac physiology.
• Excellent clinical judgment and crisis management skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.