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Job Description

Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-1067.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 252,910.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 121.00
Currently, there are 41,190 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Surgeons”.

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Tasks for “Reconstructive Surgeon”

Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Prepare case histories.
Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.

Related Technology & Tools

Amputation retractors
Strabismus scissors
Skin staplers
Electrocardiography EKG machines
Surgical taps
Surgical scalpels
Microforceps
Locking forceps
Enterotomy scissors
Andrews tables
Surgical irrigation sets
Eye forceps
Flexible ureteroscopes
Endoscopic video cameras
Resectoscopes
Urology retractors
Nasal forceps
Thoracic forceps
Cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirators CUSA
Surgical specula
Eye magnets
Vascular occluders
Diathermy equipment
Rib spreaders
Tissue forceps
Sequential compression devices
Surgical clamps
ENT microscopes
Thyroid forceps
Surgical aspirators
Electrosurgery units
Carbon dioxide CO2 lasers
Hip arthroplasty robots
Arterial line catheters
Cardiopulmonary bypass pumps
Biopolar cautery equipment
Personal computers
IMA retractors
Surgical dilators
Surgical robots
Diagnostic ultrasound equipment
Surgical rulers
Bone-cutting forceps
Automated external defibrillators AED
Surgical masks
Ophthalmic retractors
Ear forceps
Holmium lasers
Thoracic scissors
Radiosurgical gamma knives
Cystoscopes
Subclavian lines
Intestinal forceps
Surgical elevators
Tumor forceps
Surgical rasps
Vascular clamps
Pylorus clamps
Surgical forceps
Wells Johnson aspirators
Surgical hand saws
Flexible fiberoptic endoscopes
Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Nd:YAG lasers
Clip applying forceps
Padgett dermatomes
Skin retractors
Optical forceps
Gall bladder forceps
Patient controlled analgesia PCA pumps
Bulldog clamps
Heart and lung machines
Thoracic retractors
Surgical calipers
Surgical nippers
Abdominal retractors
Ear retractors
Surgical fiberoptic retractors
Suture forceps
External fixators
Lung retractors
Pulmonary artery catheters
Cryoprobes
Obstetrical forceps
Fracture tables
Surgical nerve stimulators
Pulse oximeters
Sternal saws
Surgical needle holders
Desktop computers
Nerve retractors
Digital cameras
Biopsy forceps
Endoscopic catheters
Intravenous IV equipment
Sternal retractors
Tactile probes
Cryosurgery units
Bone ronguers
Suction tips
Stone extractors
Optical urethrotomes
Hemostatic forceps
Rigid ureteroscopes
Lip retractors
Endoscopic insufflators
Uterine forceps
Laparascopes
Rectal retractors
Colposcopes
Uterine scissors
Surgical gloves
Bone clamps
Balloon perfusion catheters
Operating room smoke evacuators
Portable x ray machines
Tracheal retractors
Dermatomes
Tissue retractors
Hysteroscopes
Hudson drills
Argon beam coagulators
Surgical hand drivers
Orthopedic retractors
Hemodynamic monitors
Bone chisels
Bronchoscopes
Surgical microscopes
Uterine retractors
Surgical retractors
Bone-holding forceps
Cartilage clamps
Cell savers
Artery forceps
Occluding forceps
Anastomosis clamps
Surgical tourniquets
Craniotome drills
Spring clips
Dressing forceps
Sponge forceps
Endoscope vein harvesting equipment
Irrigation tubing
Surgical scissors
Zimmer dermatomes
Orthopedic forceps
Surgical power drills
Oral retractors
Plastic surgery retractors
Robotic arms
Surgical trocars
Tonsil scissors
Periosteotomes
Hysterectomy forceps
Sterile drapes
Laser dopplers
Surgical power saws
Portable surgical microscopes
Rigid rake retractors
Oxygen administration equipment
Surgical suture needles
Internal defibrillators
Autologous blood recovery systems
Protective eye shields
Splinter forceps
Biopsy punches
Ultrasonic lithotripters
Cilia forceps
Ceiling mounted microscopes
Vitrector sets
Surgical curettes
Suction machines
Harmonic scalpels
Catheter forceps
Laparascopic graspers
Mayfield headrests
Skeeter drills
Gastrointestinal retractors
Vein retractors
Bowel stapling equipment
Vascular clips
Cervical retractors
Debakey clamps
Shea drills
Surgical mallets
Cervical spine retractors
Electrosurgical grounding pads
Towel clamps

Robotic surgery software
Computer imaging software
Medical laser control software
Human resources management system HRMS
Image-guided surgery software
Electronic medical record EMR software
Practice management software PMS
Microsoft Windows
Three-dimensional 3D virtual surgery software
Epic Systems
Integra Radionics NeuroSight Arc