264632 Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
• Utilises diagnostic tools, such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
• Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea, and lung transplantation
• Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options, and recovery