Cardiologist
OSCA 264332·ANZSCO 253312
1,100
16.8%
19.2%
47 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Investigates, diagnoses and treats conditions of the human heart.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Cardiologist.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.