Surgeon - Trauma examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats critically injured patients. Performs emergency procedures including endotracheal tube intubation, tube thoracostomy, pericardiocentesis, ultrosonographic evaluation, and peritoneal lavage. Being a Surgeon - Trauma reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Trauma may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Trauma's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Pine Tree State of Maine is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity Our client is looking for a trauma surgeon to begin coverage in early May.
Hours include 12 hour day or night shifts. The selected locum will be handling appendectomies, chest tubes, central lines, cholecystectomies, and other trauma surgery cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Contact us or apply today to learn more