Pediatric Anesthesiology Locum Opportunity in Washington

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.