About this opportunity
ProLocums lists this Anesthesiology - Pediatrics Physician opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Facility Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia Need: ORs are currently located in Tacoma General. The ORs will be moved to Hospital starting May 16th MUST be FELLOWSHIP Trained Typically 1 Surgery Patient per day - We also support a Cath/EP lab and cardiac imaging.
The Pediatric & Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologist (PCCA) will play a critical role in the continued growth and maturation of the Heart Center. This position offers the opportunity to help build and expand a comprehensive pediatric and congenital cardiac anesthesia program within a rapidly evolving, high-acuity heart center.
Clinical Scope & Coverage
Cardiac & Congenital Case Coverage
Provide anesthesia care for all pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery cases, including both pump and non pump procedures.
Provide anesthesia support for:
Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (Cath/EP)
Cardiac CT and MRI
Non cardiac anesthesia for patients with congenital heart disease
Support anesthesia care for pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease at both facility s.
24/7 Program Call Coverage
Participate in a 24/7/365 call model supporting the Heart Center.
The on call PCCA is aligned with the Heart Center on call surgeon and interventional cardiologist and provides coverage for:
Operative cases, add ons, reoperations, and take backs
Emergency and after hours catheterization cases
Any off hour anesthesia needs for congenital heart disease patients
Ensure coverage or coordination of coverage for all congenital heart disease patients undergoing procedures within the hospitals.
Additional Pediatric Coverage Responsibilities
When available, assist with weekday daytime pediatric anesthesia coverage at Children s Hospital.
Provide pediatric airway emergency back up call as a third call resource when primary and secondary anesthesiologists are engaged in emergent cases.
Who can apply
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