Cardiologist

REF 1671757

17.11.2024 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: Cardiologist Job Summary

Join us if you are a Cardiologist specializing in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases that mainly affect the heart and blood vessels.

The individual will work with adult patients to treat ongoing, long-term illnesses or will respond to emergency, potentially life-threatening situations.

Cardiologist Duties and Responsibilities

Treat patients by reviewing and understanding their medical backgrounds and examining them to assess their current condition and health
Look at and employ ways of preventing, diagnosing and treating a range of heart-related problems
Carry out tests such as echocardiograms and interpret test results to measure how effectively the heart is working, which will help you to decide on the best method of treatment
Perform specialist procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, to help diagnose and guide treatment of a variety of heart conditions
Carry out a range of advanced interventional or surgical cardiac procedures, such as coronary artery bypass surgery, stenting of coronary angioplasty
Prescribe medication to patients to help treat a range of cardiac illnesses
Provide ongoing support and advice to patients under long-term care
Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, collaborating and liaising closely with colleagues
Provide support and advice to colleagues working in other specialties

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
3 to 7 years’ internship and clinical residency training, specializing in cardiology.
Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Certification by The American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and/or a sub specialty, such as cardiovascular disease, or interventional cardiology.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Outstanding hand-eye coordination.