Consultant Cardiologist

Cardiologist Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient through questions, examinations, symptom review, and medical testing
• Perform exercise tests, diagnostic image tests, cardiac catheterizations; may perform or recommend procedures like echocardiograms
• Analysis of patient test results
• Set patient goals and discuss a treatment plan
• Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of the patient
• Develop treatment plans for medications or therapy to help patients reach their goal
• Prescribe medications and monitoring patient intake
• Recommend surgeons or other further treatments
• Consult with surgeons on patient procedures
• Advise and assist with cardiac surgeries when needed
• Monitor patient progress post-surgery
• Document patient records and progress including symptoms, medications, and treatments
• Provide patient with tools and methods for recovery and better quality of life
• Educate the patient, patient’s family, significant others, and relevant parties of patient progress, treatment, and future goals
• Conduct research to better serve patients
  

Cardiologist Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, pre-med, physical sciences, or related field
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree; clinical residency, and cardiology fellowship
• Participation in further medical education and/or professional organization memberships are preferred
• Strong desire to help people and improve their daily lives
• Compassionate and sensitive to patients’ needs and concerns
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibits patience and understanding
• Great interpersonal relations, communications, and demeanor