About this role
Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery.
- Order and analyze tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
- Decide whether surgery is warranted, based on the patient’s records, tests, and examinations.
- Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved.
- Determine the type of surgery that is needed, and the nurses, anesthesiologists, specialists, and others who will be required.
- Order antibiotics, special diets, sedatives, and other prescriptions for pre- and post-operative treatment.
- Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies.
- Perform operations, in accordance with accepted methods.
- Create and update patient records.
- Consult with and assist other doctors.
- Refer patients to specialists and other professionals.
- Take part in research studies involving surgical techniques.
- Receive continuing education