Access Healthcare Staffing & Recruitment·Las Vegas, Nevada
Administers anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic and thoracic surgical procedures, including open-heart, robotic, and lung surgeries. Collaborates with surgical teams to manage high-acuity patients and ensure clinical safety and compliance.
Provides anesthesia care for surgical cases involving the heart, lungs, and other thoracic procedures, including cardiopulmonary bypass surgery and a wide range of complex interventions. Procedures include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and multi-stage aortic surgery. This role also supports non-cardiac thoracic procedures such as esophageal resection and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Administers anesthesia for complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open-heart and bypass surgeries Provides anesthesia support for minimally invasive, robotic, and multi-stage cardiovascular procedures Manages anesthesia care for thoracic surgeries including lung and esophageal procedures Conducts comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations and risk assessments Develops and implements individualized anesthesia plans for high-acuity patients Monitors and manages patient vital functions during surgical procedures Responds to intraoperative emergencies and adjusts anesthesia care as needed Collaborates closely with surgeons, perfusionists, and perioperative teams Ensures compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation
Education & Experience Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school Completion of an Anesthesiology Residency program Completion of a one (1) year Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in cardiothoracic anesthesiology Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology Licensure & Certification Active and unrestricted Nevada State Medical License Nevada State Pharmacy Board License to prescribe medications DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) accepted by the American Red Cross Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required
Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Vesting in pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee-only coverage available for less than $10 per paycheck Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) Used for holidays (12 scheduled holidays annually), vacation, personal time, doctor appointments, and short-term sick leave (up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours) Extended Illness Bank (Sick Leave Bank) 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plan Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan No Nevada State Income Tax No Social Security (FICA) Deduction
Requires an MD or DO with a residency in Anesthesiology and a one-year Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship. Must have at least three years of clinical experience and a valid Nevada State Medical License.
Market context
Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist roles in Nevada are typically driven by hospital and surgical program needs for complex cardiac and thoracic cases. These positions are competitive because they require advanced fellowship training, substantial clinical experience, and a valid Nevada medical license; benefits such as health, dental, vision, an extended illness bank, and an employer-paid pension plan can also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your fellowship, licensure, and case experience align before applying.
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