Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Locum Tenens | Fellowship-Trained | Washington
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology / Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
Description
An exciting locum tenens opportunity is available for a fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologist to support pediatric cardiac anesthesia services in Tacoma, Washington. This inpatient assignment offers an ongoing need with an ASAP start and a combination of scheduled clinical hours and call coverage.
The physician will support a full spectrum of cardiac care, including operating room cases, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab procedures, and cardiac imaging. Candidates must have comprehensive cardiac anesthesia experience, including cardiovascular operating room experience. Cath lab experience alone will not meet the requirements.
Opportunity Highlights
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Location: Tacoma, Washington
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Start Date: ASAP
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Duration: Ongoing
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Setting: Inpatient
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Coverage: Scheduled clinical hours plus call
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Typical Volume: Approximately one surgical patient per day
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Call: Beeper call with a 30-minute response time
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Temporary privileges may be available
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EMR: Epic
Job Responsibilities
Support the full spectrum of pediatric cardiac anesthesia services
Provide anesthesia support for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures and cardiac imaging
Manage perioperative patient care, including ventilation and acute hemodynamic issues
Perform appropriate invasive monitoring and line placement
Participate in scheduled clinical coverage and call responsibilities
Maintain complete and accurate case logs and clinical documentation
Qualifications
Fellowship training in cardiac or cardiothoracic anesthesiology required
Active Washington medical license or eligibility through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
Current ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
Demonstrated experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia and cardiovascular operating room cases
Comprehensive cardiac anesthesia experience required; cath lab experience alone is insufficient
Ability to provide scheduled clinical coverage and participate in call
Case logs must be submitted for consideration
Working Hours
Ongoing assignment with an ASAP start
Beeper call
Call response time: 30 minutes
Typical surgical volume: approximately one patient per day
Call coverage includes approximately 3–4 patients seen per call period
Skills
Cardiothoracic anesthesia
General anesthesia
Cardiac surgical anesthesia
Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab support
Hemodynamic and ventilation management
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Pulmonary artery catheter placement
Perioperative anesthesia management
Invasive monitoring
Epic EMR documentation