Cardiothoracic Surgeon
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 264Medical Practitioners
- Unit group
- 2646Surgeons
Description
Performs heart and lung surgery.
Unit group
2646 · SurgeonsDescription
Perform surgery to treat and prevent diseases and illnesses, correct deformities, repair injuries, and improve human functioning and appearance.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
- Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
- Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
- Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/26/264/2646
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx