Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Description

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Description

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Cardiothoracic surgeon provides all aspects of cardiac, thoracic, TAVR and innovative multi-disciplinary procedures including DaVinci XI Robot.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective cardiothoracic surgeon job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included cardiothoracic surgeon job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Provide all aspects of cardiac (except transplant), thoracic, TAVR and innovative multi-disciplinary procedures including DaVinci XI Robot
Call coverage evenly distributed amongst existing cardiothoracic surgeons and might include cross-coverage with a sister hospital
Specialize in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs
Enjoy working with a supportive team with primary goals of programmatic excellence and quality outcomes
Provide inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care to cardiothoracic surgery patients
Perform inpatient duties including rounds, consults and surgeries
Provide support for Lung Transplant/ECMO service line
Perform procurement for lung and heart transplant
Participate in resident teaching and research
Perform Thoracic surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Cardiothoracic Surgeon

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ACLS, BLS, CME, ATLS, ACGME

Education for Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the cardiothoracic surgeon job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Collage and Doctorate Degree in Education, Medical, Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Education, Teaching, Cardiothoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Interpretation, Surgery

Desired experience for cardiothoracic surgeon includes:

Board Certified by American Board of Thoracic Surgeons
Fellowship or advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery preferred
Minimally invasive experience preferred
Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship
Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Minnesota

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Examples

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a cardiothoracic surgeon. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • BC/BE in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • 5+ years adult cardiothoracic surgery experience highly preferred
  • Experience in minimally invasive techniques preferred
  • Fellowship or advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery
  • BC/BE in CV/CT Surgery
  • Completion of graduate medical training in General Surgery
Qualifications for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • Passionate about quality, process improvement, programmatic development and team building
  • Willing to teach and mentor
  • Active involvement in clinical, translational, basic, or outcomes research is highly desirable
  • MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
  • Residency trained in General Surgery
  • Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a cardiothoracic surgeon. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • 2 year fellowship in cardiothoracic transplant
  • Board certified or board eligible in critical care
  • Must be licensed in the state or immediately eligible for licensure
  • BC/BE by American Board of Thoracic Surgeons (ABTS)
  • Experience in minimally invasive techniques a plus
  • A broad expertise in cardiac and thoracic surgery with a track record of excellence
Qualifications for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • Completion of graduate medical training in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • MD/DO Education
  • Able to obtain a License in the state of Colorado, required
  • Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
  • Requires a Doctor or Medicine or foreign equivalent to medical degree
  • Two (2) year residency in general surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of cardiothoracic surgeon. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • Graduate of an accredited ACGME/AOA cardiothoracic surgery fellowship training program
  • Candidate should have a commitment to academic and teaching endeavors
  • Candidates should have experience in supporting medicine post-graduate fellowship training
  • Candidates should be recognized for provision of clinical excellence
  • Must have a Medical degree or equivalent
  • Completion of seven years of post-graduate training, including General and Thoracic Surgery
Qualifications for cardiothoracic surgeon
  • More than 1,500 open heart cases per year
  • Dedicated referrals from 6 affiliated hospitals
  • Well-established heart failure program includes transplant, VADs, and ECMO
  • 40 operating rooms, 15 state-of-the-art minimally invasive ORs, and 5 robots
  • Nationally recognized 45,000 sq
  • Robust opportunities for academics and research

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