Consultant CTVS

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and perform cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures, including but not limited to:
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement surgeries
• Thoracic surgeries (lung resections, mediastinal procedures)
• Aortic and peripheral vascular surgeries
• Pediatric and adult congenital heart surgeries (if applicable)
• Supervise and participate in preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and post-operative follow-up.
• Collaborate with Interventional Cardiologists for hybrid or combined cardiac procedures.
• Manage surgical emergencies such as aortic dissection, cardiac tamponade, and chest trauma.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of cardiac surgery patients through multidisciplinary case conferences.

Operational & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the CTVS Operation Theatre (OT) team, perfusionists, and surgical assistants.
• Ensure adherence to sterile techniques, infection control, and surgical safety checklists.
• Oversee ICU and step-down unit management of post-cardiac surgery patients in collaboration with Intensivists.
• Conduct morbidity and mortality reviews to continuously improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate surgical documentation and data for clinical audits and reporting.

Administrative & Academic Contributions

• Contribute to developing and updating departmental SOPs, clinical protocols, and care pathways.
• Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, and hospital quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to junior surgeons, residents, and OT staff.
• Conduct and participate in CME programs, surgical workshops, and skill upgradation sessions.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership in establishing and expanding cardiac surgery services.

Patient & Family Engagement

• Counsel patients and families regarding surgical procedures, risks, and outcomes.
• Promote preventive cardiac health and post-surgical rehabilitation programs.
• Ensure compassionate communication and ethical decision-making throughout the surgical journey.