Senior Resident - Respiratory Medicine

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Duties

• Manage OPD and inpatient cases of respiratory conditions such as:
• Bronchial asthma, COPD, pulmonary tuberculosis, ILD, pneumonia, pleural effusions
• Pulmonary embolism, occupational lung diseases, and lung malignancies
• Participate in ward rounds, write case notes, and prepare discharge summaries.
• Handle respiratory emergencies including acute exacerbations, hemoptysis, pneumothorax, and respiratory failure.

2. Procedures (Under Supervision or Independently)

• Perform and interpret:
• Spirometry and pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Bronchoscopy, pleural aspiration, ICD insertion
• Sleep studies (Polysomnography), allergy testing (if applicable)
• FNAC/biopsies of lung or mediastinal masses (if trained)

3. Emergency & ICU Support

• Attend to patients in the ER with respiratory distress or acute chest diseases.
• Assist in managing ventilated patients and those on non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
• Work in coordination with ICU and critical care teams for respiratory support.

4. Teaching & Academic Involvement (For Teaching Hospitals)

• Participate in academic sessions, journal clubs, seminars, and case presentations.
• Assist in teaching undergraduate students, interns, and junior residents.
• Contribute to departmental research, audits, and paper presentations.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain patient records, consent forms, and investigation results.
• Ensure proper documentation for TB notifications, DOTS, and RNTCP (if applicable).
• Follow infection control protocols, especially for TB and airborne diseases.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Essential Qualification: MD / DNB in Respiratory Medicine / Pulmonary Medicine / Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases from a recognized institution.
• Registration: Valid registration with NMC or State Medical Council.
• Experience: 0–3 years post-PG experience (as per NMC norms for Senior Residency).

Skills & Competencies:

• Good clinical acumen in respiratory and pulmonary diseases
• Proficiency in interpretation of chest X-rays, HRCT thorax, PFTs, and ABG analysis
• Basic procedural skills in bronchoscopy and thoracentesis
• Effective communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to handle respiratory emergencies under supervision