Associate Consultant /Consultant - Cardiac Anesthesia

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-operative Assessment

• Evaluate patients scheduled for cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including risk stratification.
• Review medical history, investigations, and optimize comorbidities.
• Obtain informed consent and counsel patients/families about anesthesia procedures and risks.

2. Intra-operative Anesthesia Management

• Administer and manage general anesthesia for procedures such as:
• CABG, valve replacements, congenital heart surgeries, aortic surgeries, and heart/lung transplants.
• Perform invasive monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, PA catheters) and ensure hemodynamic stability.
• Use and interpret intra-operative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).

3. Post-operative and ICU Management

• Oversee patient transfer and handover to cardiac ICU.
• Provide post-operative pain management and sedation protocols.
• Monitor for complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias, low cardiac output, etc.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, intensivists, and nursing staff for perioperative care.
• Participate in pre-op planning meetings and post-op debriefings.

5. Teaching, Training & Research (Consultant Role)

• Guide junior doctors, DNB residents, and anesthesia technicians.
• Participate in academic meetings, case discussions, and CMEs.
• Contribute to research, publications, or quality improvement initiatives.

6. Quality & Safety Compliance

• Follow infection control, transfusion protocols, and antibiotic policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation, anesthesia records, and ICU charts.
• Ensure adherence to hospital SOPs and accreditation (NABH/JCI) standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:
• MD / DNB in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship in Cardiac Anesthesia (preferred for Consultant role)
• Registration:
• Valid MCI/NMC or State Medical Council registration
• Experience:
• Associate Consultant: 2–5 years in cardiac anesthesia
• Consultant: 5–10+ years with demonstrated expertise in adult and/or pediatric cardiac cases

Skills & Competencies:

• Expertise in cardiac anesthesia protocols and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) management
• Proficiency in TEE and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities
• Familiarity with ICU management and post-op care of cardiac patients
• Experience with EMR/HIS and surgical scheduling systems