General Surgeon Doctor Job in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Full Time Date: 17 May 2024

Job description

Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with surgical conditions, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Formulate accurate diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans. Surgical Planning and Preparation: Plan and prepare for surgical procedures by reviewing patient records, interpreting diagnostic imaging studies, and obtaining informed consent. Coordinate with surgical team members, including nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to ensure readiness for surgery. Surgical Procedures: Perform a variety of surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting different organ systems and body regions. This may include abdominal surgery, breast surgery, endocrine surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, vascular surgery, and trauma surgery, among others. Operative Technique: Demonstrate proficiency in surgical techniques, including open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. Safely and effectively manipulate tissues, organs, and anatomical structures to achieve optimal surgical outcomes while minimizing complications and patient discomfort. Intraoperative Management: Monitor patients' vital signs and physiological parameters during surgery, ensuring hemodynamic stability, oxygenation, and anesthesia depth. Respond promptly to intraoperative changes and complications to maintain patient safety and well-being. Postoperative Care: Provide comprehensive postoperative care to patients, including pain management, wound care, and monitoring for surgical complications. Oversee patients' recovery progress, assess surgical outcomes, and address any concerns or complications that arise during the postoperative period. Emergency Surgery: Perform emergency surgical procedures to address acute surgical conditions, such as appendicitis, bowel obstruction, trauma, or vascular emergencies. Work efficiently and decisively in emergency situations to stabilize patients and prevent further deterioration. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including medical specialists, radiologists, pathologists, and oncologists, to coordinate comprehensive care for patients with complex medical and surgical needs. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning, case conferences, and care coordination meetings. Patient Education and Counseling: Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, expected outcomes, potential risks, and postoperative care instructions. Empower patients to make informed decisions about their treatment options and participate actively in their own healthcare management. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Stay updated on advances in surgical techniques, technology, and evidence-based practices through continuing medical education (CME), surgical conferences, and participation in surgical societies and organizations. Pursue opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and research to enhance surgical expertise and clinical practice. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and improving surgical care delivery. Monitor surgical outcomes, adherence to clinical guidelines, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement quality improvement measures. Ethical Practice: Adhere to ethical principles and professional standards in surgical practice, including patient confidentiality, informed consent, respect for patient autonomy, and integrity in clinical decision-making. Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and ethical conduct in all aspects of surgical care.