Description
Sometimes the only way to diagnose, repair or treat medical problems is through surgery. Specializing in operating room procedures, Surgeons provide critically intricate care specific to the needs of each patient. Whether they operate as a general surgeon or focus on a specialized area such as cardiac or pediatric surgery, these highly trained professionals play an important role in ensuring the health and well-being of every single one of their patients.
Core Skills
- clinical decision making
- use of electronic health records
- operating room technology utilization
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- process and quality improvement
- clinical data interpretation
- documentation and reporting
- patient communication and education
- risk management and safety practices
Common Certifications
- Board Certification in Surgery (ABS or specialty board)
- State Medical License (MD/DO)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- NURSING
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- IT MANAGEMENT
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