CTVS Surgeon

A leading tertiary healthcare provider in the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery sector delivering high-acuity surgical care, complex cardiac and vascular procedures, and comprehensive perioperative services across India. This is an on-site, hands-on surgical role within a high-volume cardiac program focused on clinical excellence, outcomes improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Primary job title (standardized): Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform elective and emergency adult & pediatric cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries including CABG (on-pump and off-pump), valve repair/replacement, aortic procedures, and thoracic operations with consistent adherence to surgical safety protocols.
• Lead the operating-room surgical team: pre-op planning, intra-op decision-making, surgical technique, and immediate postoperative handover to ICU teams.
• Provide comprehensive postoperative care in ICU and wards—manage complications, coordinate ventilator/ECMO support decisions, and implement standardized care pathways for early recovery.
• Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion, critical care, and nursing to design patient-specific treatment plans and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, contribute to morbidity & mortality reviews, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Mentor trainees and junior surgeons, support skill development in the department, and contribute to training programs and protocol development.
  
  

• MBBS with MS (General Surgery) and MCh/DNB in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery or equivalent (recognized Indian/International qualification).
• Proven operative competency in coronary artery bypass (on-pump and off-pump), valve procedures, and aortic surgery with strong perioperative ICU management skills.
• Experience with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for intraoperative assessment and decision-making.
• Active certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and demonstrated familiarity with cardiac ICU protocols and mechanical circulatory support (ECMO) management.
  
  

• Experience in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, hybrid procedures, or endovascular vascular interventions.
• Prior exposure to program development, quality metrics, and academic/teaching responsibilities in a tertiary cardiac centre.
  
  

• High-volume, multidisciplinary cardiac program with access to advanced OR/ICU technology and structured professional development.
• Collaborative culture emphasizing outcomes, continuous learning, and opportunities to lead clinical pathways and training initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, performance-linked incentives, and support for CME/academic activities (subject to policy).