Consultant

Job Responsibilities

Here's a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities for this role, encompassing clinical, research, administrative, and teaching duties:

I. Clinical Responsibility

• Procedures: Perform procedures independently as per the privileges bestowed upon him or her by hospital policy.
• In-patient Rounds: Conduct in-patient rounds independently and with the respective junior consultants and duty medical officers.
• Post-operative Care: Mention the post-operative plan of care in the medical record.
• Registrar Supervision: Supervise registrars and ensure they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
• Verification: Verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrars.
• Patient Education: Impart relevant patient education as and when required.
• Documentation: Mention date, time, name, and signature against all entries in the medical record.
• Countersignature: Countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, junior consultants, and registrars as and when needed.
• ITU Rota: Prepare the ITU rota in coordination with the registrar on call.
• ICU Management: Take part in patient management in the intensive care unit to hasten recovery and take steps to reduce ITU/Step down ICU/Hospital stay.
• Complaint Resolution: Attend to patient complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as and when required.
• Discharge Orders: Give orders for discharge as per the patient's conditions and intimate the registrar/resident to do the needful.
• Emergency Response: Attend to all emergencies while on call.
• Resident Training: Impart training to the residents & registrars.
• Policy Adherence: Abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.
• Quality Compliance: Help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of non-conformities.

II. Research

• Medical Research: Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
• Thesis Guidance: Be a thesis guide for fellows, residents, and PhD candidates.

III. Administrative

• Team Coordination: Coordinate and direct the work of nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Staff Training: Inform students and staff of types and methods of Cardiac Intervention administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
• Service Management: Manage Cardiac Services, coordinate with other medical activities, and formulate plans and procedures.

IV. Teaching

• Teaching Activities: Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities.
• Event Organization: Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences at local, regional, and national levels.

Candidate Requirements

• Multitasking & Prioritization: Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and work independently and in a team environment.
• Communication: Professional oral and written communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as communicate with tact, diplomacy, and a high level of cultural sensitivity.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Planning & Organization: Good planning and organizational skills.
• Professionalism: Professional appearance and manner.