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Occupation

264332 Cardiologist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

264332 Cardiologist

Investigates, diagnoses and treats conditions of the human heart.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisation

  • Paediatric Cardiologist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Consults and conducts assessments of patients to inform the management of both acute and chronic cardiovascular disease
  • Requests laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, imaging, cardiac biopsies and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets findings to assist diagnosis
  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as cardiac stress tests, cardiovascular surgery, angioplasty, heart catheterisations and inserting pacemakers
  • Prescribes medication and administers treatment as primary and secondary prevention strategies in cardiovascular disease
  • Liaises and consults with a multidisciplinary team for optimised treatment of heart conditions