Consultant
Clinical responsibility
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To perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.
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To conduct in-patient round independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers.
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To supervise registrars writing operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record.
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To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
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To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar.
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To impart relevant patient education as and when required.
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To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.
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To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, Junior consultants and registrars as and when needed.
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To prepare the ITU rota in coordination with the registrar on call.
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To take part in the patient management in the intensive care unit and hasten recovery and take steps to reduce ITU/hospital stay.
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To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.
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To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful.
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To attend to all emergencies while on call.
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To impart training to the residents & registrars.
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To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.
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To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities.
Research
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Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
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Be thesis guide for fellows, residents and PhD candidates.
Administrative
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Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.
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Inform students and staff of types and methods of Critical Care Service administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
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Manage Critical Care services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
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Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms and sterilizing equipment.
Teaching
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Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities.
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Organize workshops, seminars, conferences at local, regional and national level.