cardiologist

Education:

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry.

Work setting:

Relocation costs covered by employer.

Tasks:

• Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders.
• Prescribe medication and treatment .
• Treat diseases and physiological disorders .
• Act as consultants to other physicians.
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures.
• Advise patients on health care.
• Implement treatment plans.
• Diagnose type and severity of diseases.
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.
• Provide lifestyle awareness information.
• Perform cardiac and cardiopulmonary stress tests.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Interpret medical test results .
• Examine the patient.

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.

Area of specialization:

Echocardiography. Holter monitoring/scanning.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Team player.
• Collaborative.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.