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Pediatric Surgeons

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

Sample of reported job titles:
Cardiovascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Hand Surgeon, Physician, Plastic Surgeon, Surgeon, Thoracic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
  • Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
  • Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.
  • Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.

Technology Skills

  • Graphics or photo imaging software:Computer imaging software
  • Human resources software:Human resources management system HRMS
  • Medical software:Electronic medical record EMR software
    ,    Epic Systems
    ,    Image-guided surgery software
    ,    Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc
    ,    Medical laser control software
    ,    MEDITECH software
    ,    Practice management software PMS
    ,    Robotic surgery software
    ,    Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software
  • Operating system software:Microsoft Windows

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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