Cardiac Anesthesia Specialist | UAE

We are looking for an experienced Cardiac Anesthesia Specialist to join a leading healthcare facility in the UAE.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cardiac anesthesia, cardiothoracic anesthesia, and perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic procedures.The successful candidate will work closely with cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary cardiac team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative anesthesia care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patientsConduct detailed pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluate patients' medical and surgical risksDevelop individualized anesthesia plans based on patient condition, procedure, and clinical requirementsAdminister anesthesia for a broad range of cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical proceduresProvide anesthesia care for CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, thoracic procedures, and other cardiac interventions within the approved scope of practiceMonitor patients using appropriate standard and advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniquesManage complex cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during the perioperative periodPerform and interpret transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) where appropriately trained and credentialedManage hemodynamic instability and other critical intra-operative eventsProvide appropriate airway management and advanced anesthetic techniquesCoordinate with the surgical and perfusion teams throughout cardiac proceduresProvide post-operative anesthesia and critical care management in cardiac and surgical intensive care settingsManage post-operative pain and other anesthesia-related complicationsAssess and optimize high-risk patients before surgeryParticipate in emergency cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures when requiredMaintain accurate and confidential medical recordsFollow strict infection-control, patient-safety, anesthesia, and clinical governance standardsParticipate in multidisciplinary cardiac meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, and continuing professional developmentMaintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, and facility policiesRequirementsMBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.Recognized postgraduate qualification in Anesthesiology / Anaesthesiology.Relevant specialist experience in Cardiac Anesthesia / Cardiothoracic Anesthesia.Strong experience providing anesthesia for cardiac and major thoracic procedures.Excellent knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and perioperative management.Strong airway management and critical-care skills.Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.Ability to work effectively within a high-acuity multidisciplinary cardiac team.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.