Consultant Critical Care (ECMO & Cardiac ICU) in Abu Dhabi
DrExpat — Healthcare Careers
Job Description
Job Description
DrExpat is hiring for Cardiac Critical Care Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi with a well-established hospital recognised for delivering comprehensive inpatient and critical care services through advanced medical technology and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Cardiac Critical Care Specialists with expertise in ECMO, advanced cardiac intensive care, and the management of critically ill cardiovascular patients. Abu Dhabi continues to invest in world-class critical care facilities, offering excellent career opportunities, tax-free income, and access to advanced cardiac technologies.
As demand for highly specialised cardiac intensive care continues to grow across the UAE, Cardiac Critical Care Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi offer outstanding career opportunities for physicians with advanced critical care expertise.
The Company
The client is a well-established hospital in Abu Dhabi that has been serving the community for several decades. It provides comprehensive inpatient healthcare services across multiple medical specialties and continues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through experienced multidisciplinary teams and modern medical infrastructure.
The hospital is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and evidence-based healthcare while supporting complex medical and critical care services.
Role Overview – Cardiac Critical Care Specialist
As a Cardiac Critical Care Specialist, you will manage critically ill cardiac patients requiring advanced intensive care support, including ECMO, invasive monitoring, and mechanical ventilation.
You will work closely with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary ICU teams to deliver comprehensive evidence-based cardiac critical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients within the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
- Provide advanced cardiac critical care and hemodynamic management
- Manage ECMO patients and monitor ECMO circuit performance
- Deliver advanced ventilatory support and invasive monitoring
- Stabilise patients with severe cardiac and circulatory failure
- Collaborate with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and multidisciplinary ICU teams
- Participate in emergency cardiac resuscitation and critical care procedures
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DOH regulations
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Stay updated with advances in cardiac critical care and ECMO management
Requirements
- Medical Degree from a recognised institution
- Specialist or Consultant qualification in Critical Care, Cardiology, or a related specialty acceptable for the role
- Trained in ECMO and advanced cardiac critical care management
- Expertise in ventilatory support, invasive monitoring, and ECMO circuit care
- Tier 1 (T1) qualification status required
- Available to join within 1–3 months
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Salary & Benefits
Attractive Salary and Revenue Package
Benefits include:
- All benefits as per UAE Labour Law
- Opportunity to work in a leading tertiary hospital
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Why Work as a Cardiac Critical Care Specialist in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is home to internationally accredited hospitals equipped with advanced cardiac intensive care units and ECMO programs.
Working as a Cardiac Critical Care Specialist in Abu Dhabi allows you to:
- Manage highly complex cardiovascular critical care cases
- Work with advanced ECMO and intensive care technologies
- Collaborate with internationally trained cardiac specialists
- Build valuable tertiary-care experience
- Enjoy tax-free income and an excellent quality of life
- Advance your career within the UAE’s expanding cardiovascular healthcare sector
Apply for Cardiac Critical Care Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi
If your qualifications match this opportunity and you are ready to advance your critical care career in the UAE, we would love to hear from you.
Send your CV to: [email protected]
How It Works
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Submit Your Resume
The first step is to submit your resume to apply for in Abu Dhabi and cover letter through our online application form or by contacting one of our recruitment specialists directly.

Interview With CareerLink HR
If your resume and cover letter are selected in Abu Dhabi, you will be invited for an interview with a CareerLink HR specialist to discuss your skills, experience, and career goals.

Begin Your New Healthcare Career
Upon selection for a position, CareerLink HR will help you transition into your new role with onboarding assistance, including paperwork and orientation.
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