Cardiac Anesthesia Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-83624
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Cardiac Anesthesia
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Tacoma, WA 98403
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: TBD; 24-hour call
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:2
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 1 patient/day
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric Cardiac, Cath/EP lab
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 3
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Pediatric
  • Spinal Anesthesia
  • Open Heart Anesthesia
  • Central Line placement
  • Arterial Line placement
• Preferred
  • General Anesthesia
  • Neonatal
  • Pain management techniques
  • Post-op epidural
  • Post-op extremity blocks
  • Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified
  
• Licenses: Licensed in WA or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients (typically one per day).
  
• Administer anesthesia for cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology lab, and cardiac imaging procedures.
  
• Perform invasive line placements including central lines, arterial lines, and spinal anesthesia.
  
• Manage post-operative pain including epidurals and extremity blocks.
  
• Evaluate and manage acute volume status and blood pressure in cardiac patients.