A Neurosurgeon, or Brain Surgeon, is responsible for using surgical techniques to diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system, including the brain and spine. Their duties include ordering tests for patients based on their neurological symptoms, operating robotic mechanisms to perform non-invasive procedures, and removing brain and spinal tumors.
A Neurosurgeon should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Neurosurgeon should be able to execute:
- Assessing and diagnosing patients to determine if and what kind of surgery they may need
- Meeting with the families of patients to keep them updated on the patient’s condition and surgery details
- Keeping records of patients, their diagnosis and medical history
- Writing prescriptions for patients for all needed medication dealing with their condition
- Filling out all paperwork involved in each process
- Performing any emergency surgeries that may come by, such as patients with a stroke or aneurysm
A competitive Neurosurgeon will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Motor skills are a must in order to keep hands steady during a procedure and good hand-eye coordination to avoid any slips
- Teamwork skills help when it comes to working with nurses, technical staff, other doctors and any medical students in the workplace
- Leadership skills to manage the team within the operating room easily
- Critical thinking skills to come up with creative decisions quickly and efficiently in emergency situations
- Physical stamina to handle the high number of patients they may have at a time and the long hours that come with the job
