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Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-operative Care:
- Perform patient histories and physical examinations.
- Assess and evaluate patients for thoracic surgery procedures.
- Assist in developing pre-operative care plans.
- Educate patients about surgery procedures, risks, and recovery expectations.
- Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals in preparing patients for surgery.
- Intra-operative Support:
- Assist thoracic surgeons during surgery by providing surgical assistance (e.g., suturing, harvesting tissues, handling instruments).
- Monitor the patient's condition during surgery and respond to changes in patient status.
- Maintain sterile techniques and assist with positioning of patients.
- Post-operative Care:
- Monitor patients post-surgery for signs of complications (e.g., infection, bleeding, respiratory distress).
- Manage patient pain and assist with the implementation of recovery plans.
- Perform post-operative rounds and follow-up assessments to ensure optimal recovery.
- Provide discharge instructions and educate patients and families about home care after thoracic surgery.
- Collaborative Care:
- Work alongside attending thoracic surgeons, surgical residents, nursing staff, and other medical professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Accurately document patient interactions, procedures, and progress in medical records.
- Ensure that all actions comply with hospital policies, medical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Emergency Response:
- Be prepared to respond to any post-operative emergencies or complications, including thoracic trauma, respiratory failure, or wound infections.
Date Posted: 11 March 2025
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