Heart Transplant Surgeon Jobs

The Heart Transplant Surgeon surgically replaces a diseased or damaged heart with a healthy heart. Examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Being a Heart Transplant Surgeon determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving the desired outcome. Reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. In addition, Heart Transplant Surgeon may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting ... in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a special degree in medicine from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Heart Transplant Surgeon's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. More
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