Cardiologist
| Company | ChenMed |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA, USA, Norfolk, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Must master the concepts and all principles associated with the human heart and illnesses that can affect it.
- Extensive knowledge of modern equipment and medications used to treat heart diseases.
- To be able to perform and interpret specialized tests and procedures.
- To have a high level of responsibility and the confidence to make decisions in emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The confidence and sound knowledge to correctly diagnose and consult with patients.
- Compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure for long hours.
- To be willing to undertake ongoing research.
- Fluent in English.
- Doctoral degree in medicine; completion of a residency program in internal medicine and cardiology
- State licensure and cardiologist certification.
- At least two (2) to four (4) years of Cardiology experience.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Cardiology field.
Responsibilities
- Provides the best possible care to the patients.
- Dedicated and willing to continue education to stay current with new technologies and medicines in order to provide patients with the best options for them individually.
- Examines the patient and running tests needed to determine the exact cause of the problems the patient is experiencing.
- Responsible for running and knowing how to read accurately include the ECG or EKG, chest X-rays, and ultrasound.
- Part of the cardiologist responsibilities revolve around finding the best treatment for the patient.
- Prescribes medication that can help the patient improve.
- Responsible for explaining to the patient why the recommendation is needed and how it can help.
- Other responsibilities may include: doing invasive testing such as cauterization, coronary angiography or coronary arteriography that requires precision and a skilled hand.
- Responsible for knowing how to perform these tests without making a mistake that can harm the patient.
- Cardiologist responsibilities continue after all tests have been conducted and any surgeries completed with follow up examinations.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.