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.