Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
Prescribing tests, treatments, and surgery, when necessary.
Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients' hearts and/or cardiovascular systems.
Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and/or cardiovascular system is functioning.
Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions.
Assisting and/or performing surgery which may include complex surgical interventions that require a team of medical professionals.
Prescribing medication to treat heart and/or cardiovascular disease.
Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in cardiology.
Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and/or a sub-specialty, such as cardiovascular disease, or interventional cardiology.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Outstanding hand-eye coordination.
Wonderful bedside manner.
Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
