Group
Occupation

264641 Vascular Surgeon

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

264641 Vascular Surgeon

Performs surgery to treat patients with conditions affecting their arteries and veins.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses patients to determine the nature of diseases and problems within the vascular system, and diagnose vascular conditions
  • Requests laboratory and diagnostic tests to diagnose the extent of the vascular disease
  • Performs surgical procedures to repair or remove blockages in arteries and veins, such as angioplasty, bypass surgery and endarterectomy
  • Performs non-invasive procedures such as cosmetic treatment of veins
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