Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Cardiothoracic Surgeons diagnose, treat and perform surgeries of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. They work in the Health Care and Social Assistance industries.  Most of the nurses are employed in the Health Care and Social Assistance industries. 

Minimum requirements for cardiothoracic surgeons include a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience, and registration. 

Job Description

• review patient’s medical history, physical conditions and reaction to medication and order diagnostic test to determine whether they have any conditions within the heart or vessels that need treatment 

• treat coronary artery disease or blockages in the heart, heart valve(s), leaking heart valve(s), abnormal enlargement or aneurysms of the large arteries in the chest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation

• perform surgery on the heart, lungs, esophagus, blood vessels and other organs in the thoracic cavity. 

• prescribe post-operative care and observes patients' progress

• maintain records of operations