Job Title

Cardiac Anaesthesiologist / Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesia

Department

Cardiac Anaesthesia

Location

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Current Delhi

Reporting To

Head – Cardiac Anaesthesia / HOD Cardiac Sciences

Job Summary

The Cardiac Anaesthesiologist is responsible for providing comprehensive anaesthesia care for patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgeries. The role involves pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anaesthetic management, post-operative critical care, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), pain management, and emergency response while ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluations and risk assessments for cardiac surgery patients.
- Plan and administer anaesthesia for adult and pediatric cardiac surgical procedures.
- Manage anaesthesia during CABG, valve replacement/repair, congenital heart surgeries, aortic surgeries, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
- Perform advanced airway management and vascular access techniques.
- Monitor patients using invasive haemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac monitoring systems.
- Perform and interpret Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), where credentialed.
- Manage cardiopulmonary bypass-related anaesthetic care in coordination with perfusionists and cardiac surgeons.
- Provide perioperative pain management and optimize patient recovery.




- Manage critically ill cardiac patients in the Cardiac ICU, including ventilator management and haemodynamic stabilization.
- Respond promptly to emergency cardiac surgeries and code blue situations.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with NABH, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
- Participate in departmental audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education (CME).
- Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and anaesthesia technicians.

Qualifications

- MD/DNB Anaesthesiology or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Fellowship/DM/FNB in Cardiac Anaesthesia (preferred).
- Valid NMC/State Medical Council registration.

Experience

- Associate Consultant: 5–7 years post-MD/DNB.
- Consultant: 8–10 years of experience in Cardiac Anaesthesia.
- Experience in tertiary care or superspecialty hospitals is preferred.

Required Skills

- Expertise in cardiac anaesthesia techniques.
- Proficiency in invasive haemodynamic monitoring.
- Knowledge of cardiopulmonary bypass management.
- Airway management and resuscitation skills.
- Experience in Cardiac ICU management.
- TEE certification/experience (preferred).
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork.
- Ability to work efficiently in emergency and high-pressure situations.

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