Group
Occupation
264632 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
264632 Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Performs heart and lung surgery.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assesses patients' medical conditions and determines the need for cardiothoracic surgery
- Utilises diagnostic tools such as imaging tests, electrocardiograms and blood tests to assess patients' conditions and determine appropriate treatment plans
- Performs surgical procedures on the heart and lungs, including bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, and oesophagus, trachea and lung transplantation
- Advises and counsels patients and families about patients' conditions, treatment options and recovery