Paediatrician

Description

Investigates, diagnoses and treats internal diseases and disorders in children from birth, up to and including adolescence.

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

• Assesses, diagnoses and treats neonates, infants, children and adolescents
• Requests laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
• Prescribes medications and administers treatment based on age, weight and pharmacokinetics of the patient
• Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment
• Provides guidance and education to children and their families regarding medical procedures, conditions and treatment options
• Assesses, investigates and manages paediatric care in neonatal and perinatal settings
• Performs procedures in advanced paediatric life support