264641 Vascular 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 to determine the nature of diseases and problems within the vascular system, and diagnose vascular conditions
• Requests laboratory and diagnostic tests to diagnose the extent of the vascular disease
• Performs surgical procedures to repair or remove blockages in arteries and veins, such as angioplasty, bypass surgery, and endarterectomy
• Performs non-invasive procedures, such as cosmetic treatment of veins