253516 PAEDIATRIC SURGEON
Provides surgical care and treatment to children from birth up to, and including, adolescence. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
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Examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures
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Reviewing reports on patients’ general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
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Consulting with anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients
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Performing surgical operations
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Examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
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Instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
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Prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients’ progress
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Maintaining records of operations performed
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May specialise in particular types of operations