Job Objective: To use minimally invasive techniques to treat cardiovascular disease. Perform procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Using diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), ultrasound scans of the heart, cardiac catheterization, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the heart to diagnose heart problems.
• Prescribing medications, including blood thinners and other drugs to prevent blood clots from forming in patients’ veins or arteries
• Conducting interventional procedures such as implanting pacemakers and stents to open blocked arteries and perform other percutaneous cardiovascular procedures.
• Coordinating with other healthcare providers such as surgeons and nurses to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and follow-up after procedures
• Performing percutaneous procedures to repair defects in the heart’s valves or walls
• Conducting research to develop new methods of treating cardiovascular disease and improve patient outcomes
• Educating patients about risks and benefits of treatment options and helping them make informed decisions about their care.

Education Qualification:

• MBBS or its equivalent
• Residency training in any Interventional Cardiology from a recognized institution
• Valid medical practicing license
• Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College in Interventional Cardiology or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years post residency experience

Key Competence and skills

• Basic life support skills
• Appropriate skills for the specialty
• Teaching, support and supervisory skills (for consultants, medical officers and nurses)
• Service oriented, courteous, team player
• Ability to multitask with a high level of discipline and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with challenges
• People leadership skills
• Business leadership skills
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal and communication Skills