Gastroenterologist

Description

Investigate, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions chiefly concerning internal human disorders and diseases using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques, and provide medical input into managing public health issues and infectious disease outbreaks and control measures.

Tasks include

• Conducts gastrointestinal health assessments on patients
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging, biopsies and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis of digestive disorders
• Prescribes medication and administers treatment for patients with gastrointestinal issues
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised patient care
• Manages and monitors gastroenterology and hepatology complications in critically ill and perioperative patients
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy services