Examining patients, making initial assessments, and questioning patients and family members on complaints, symptoms, and medical history.
Conducting diagnostic tests and determining which instruments and methods of surgery would be most successful.
Performing emergency procedures, such as endotracheal tube intubation, pericardiocentesis, and ultrasonographic evaluations.
Performing operations on critical, often multiple, injuries to different organ systems.
Using a variety of medical tools, such as surgical clamps, lasers, and medical software.
Working with other specialized Surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition.
Coordinating Nurses, Assistants, Anesthesiologists, specialists, and other medical staff required for surgery.
Providing in-service training on new surgical technology.
Remaining up-to-date on surgical techniques by reading medical journals and attending medical conferences.
Qualifications
A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in Trauma and Critical Care.
A state license and certification to practice medicine.
Experience as a Trauma Surgeon may be advantageous.
The ability to work under severe time constraints, deal with psychological pressures and lack of sleep, and work in a high-stress and unpredictable environment.
The ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to focus on a single task for long periods of time.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Good patient service and communication skills.
The flexibility to work long, erratic shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to remain on-call for emergencies.