Surgeon - Cardiothoracic Job Description
The following is a full job description for Surgeon - Cardiothoracic. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgeon - Cardiothoracic along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgeon - Cardiothoracic is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn, Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Identifies need for tests or follow-up visits. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. May provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Similar Jobs:  Surgeon - Cardiothoracic, Surgeon, Surgeon - Oral, Surgeon - Vascular, Surgeon - Trauma, Surgeon - Pediatric, Surgeon - Burn, Surgeon - Neurology, Surgeon - Orthopedic, Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive
Level of Education:  Surgeon - Cardiothoracic Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%
HealthcareEdu., Gov't. & NonprofitHospitality & Leisure0%20%40%60%80%100%
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