Vascular Surgeon

Summary

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-4:30. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining.

Responsibilities

General and vascular surgical procedures and clinics with general surgery residents are primary duties. Vascular surgeon will perform a wide array of open and minimally invasive vascular and endovascular procedures. The majority of cases are peripheral vascular and endovascular, cartoid endarterectomies, AV (arteriovenous) access. The vascular surgeon is responsible to perform surgery and assist surgical residents with general, vascular, thoracic, endocrine, oncologic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery of the abdomen and chest (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy). The vascular surgeon is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and and outpatients settings. Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any.

On-call responsibilities are shared with surgical residents and other staff surgeons.

The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record. This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).

The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.

The incumbent adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations, and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials.

The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent.

Demonstrate knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).

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