cardiologist
Education:
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.
Work setting:
Hospital (staff position). Urban area. Relocation costs covered by employer.
Tasks:
- Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
- May conduct medical research on human disorders, illnesses, preventive or curative methods.
- Prescribe medication and treatment .
- Refer patients for surgery.
- Treat diseases and physiological disorders .
- Prepare research papers for publication and presentation.
- Act as consultants to other physicians.
- Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
Supervision:
Working groups.
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination.
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.
Specialization in clinical medicine:
- Cardiology.
- Pediatrics.
Specialization in surgery:
- Cardiac surgery.
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check.
- Child Abuse Registry check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Immunization records.
- Basic security clearance.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Walking.
- Manual dexterity.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Disability benefits.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Life insurance.
- Pension plan.
Long term benefits:
- Maternity and parental benefits.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.