Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Consultant

Summary

Responsible for involves anaesthetizing very small children with complex congenital heart disease for major surgical procedures. The unique nature of this patient population requires considerable expertise and in-depth knowledge of the altered physiology.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology (ABP)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST – Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP – Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• Current BLS/ACLS Certificate 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides quality medical care to patients particularly in the area of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Provides consultative service as requested.
• Participates in the Department’s educational activities and training programs
• Participates in research activities.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned and other duties as needed.
• Shares on-call schedule for Department of Anesthesiology as needed.
• Follow all Hospital related policies and procedures.
• Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned