Surgeons

Surgeons perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, and improve human functioning and appearance. Medical Registrars training as Surgeons are included in this unit group.

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification, two years hospital-based training, and at least five years specialist study and training (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

**Tasks include:**

- examining patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimating and explaining risks to patients, and selecting the best operational procedures - reviewing reports on patients' general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories - consulting with Anaesthetists regarding the correct anaesthesia for patients - performing surgical operations - examining instruments, equipment, and surgical set-up to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed - instructing other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements - prescribing post-operative care, and observing and investigating patients' progress - maintaining records of operations performed - may specialise in particular types of operations