Pulmonologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.

• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.

• Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.

• Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.

• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.

• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.

• Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.

• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.

• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.

Requirements:

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

• 4 years' internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology.

• Valid and active medical license.

• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.

• Flexible working hours.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Outstanding research and analytical skills.

Benefits:

Benefits like Flight once a year, 30 days of annual leave, 10 public holidays, Accommodation and education allowance of children's.