Senior Resident- General Surgery

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnose internal injuries and diseases, and prescribe medication or surgery.
• Order and analyze tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
• Decide whether surgery is warranted, based on the patients records, tests, and examinations.
• Perform examinations to confirm that patients are strong enough to undergo surgery, explain the procedures, and discuss the risks involved.
• Determine the type of surgery that is needed, and the nurses, anesthesiologists, specialists, and others who will be required.
• Order antibiotics, special diets, sedatives, and other prescriptions for pre- and post-operative treatment.
• Schedule operations, coordinate the staff, plan the procedures, and order instruments and other supplies.
• Perform operations, in accordance with accepted methods.
• Create and update patient records.
• Consult with and assist other doctors.
• Refer patients to specialists and other professionals.
• Take part in research studies involving surgical techniques.
• Receive continuing education