General surgeons perform operations involving the endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, colon, and other major parts of the human body.

- As a general surgeon, some of the procedures you'll perform include appendix or gallbladder removals, colonoscopies, thyroidectomies, and bariatric surgeries.

- We are looking to hire a General Surgeon with specialist medical and surgical knowledge, and excellent decision-making skills. General Surgeons are expected to be emotionally resilient with the ability to communicate effectively and the physical stamina to cope with the demands of performing surgery.

- To ensure success, General Surgeons should have fantastic organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage a team effectively while working under pressure. Top candidates will have a high degree of manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and excellent visuospatial awareness.

General Surgeon Responsibilities:

- Examine patients and make diagnoses to determine the need for surgery.

- Review patient medical history and plan the best procedure for treatment.

- Evaluate and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery.

- Perform surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury, disease, deformities and patient function while adhering to regulatory and ethical protocols.

- Follow established surgical techniques during surgery.

- Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures.

- Ensure sterility in the operating room, and all equipment and instruments.

- Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care.

- Oversee all treatment prior to and post-surgery, and identify associated risks.

- Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.

- Plan and execute disease/illness prevention and health promotion programs.

- Coordinate follow up meetings with patients and monitor health condition after surgery or treatment.

- Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques in order to improve procedures and surgery.

General Surgeon Requirements:

- Degree in Medicine (essential).

- Medical license (essential).

- 1+ years of experience practicing as a General Surgeon.

- Fantastic manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and visuospatial awareness.

- Superb organizational and time management skills.

- Excellent decision-making skills and communication.

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Emotionally resilient with the ability to make patients feel at ease.

- Great management and leadership skills.

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