Pediatric Intensivist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Management PICU

- Provide round-the-clock care for critically ill children with:
- Respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, trauma, poisoning
- Neurological emergencies, cardiac issues, post-operative care
- Manage mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive), hemodynamic support, and renal replacement therapy.
- Perform critical care procedures:
- Intubation, central and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture
- Peritoneal/HD/CRRT initiation, if applicable

2. Emergency Response

- Lead pediatric code blue/emergency responses throughout the hospital.
- Triage and stabilize critically ill patients in the ER or during transfers from other departments or hospitals.

3. Family Communication & Counseling

- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patient families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.
- Guide families through critical decision-making, including resuscitation status and long-term care needs.

4. Multidisciplinary Coordination

- Collaborate with pediatricians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and nutritionists for holistic care.
- Coordinate with pediatric sub-specialties (e.g., cardiology, neurology, nephrology) for complex cases.

5. Teaching & Research (If Academic/Teaching Institution)

- Mentor and train pediatric residents, interns, and PICU nursing staff.
- Participate in academic activities case discussions, journal clubs, CMEs, and conferences.
- Conduct or assist in clinical research and data audits related to pediatric critical care.

6. Compliance & Documentation

- Maintain complete and accurate medical records, including clinical notes, consent forms, and procedural documentation.
- Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, quality indicators, and hospital guidelines (e.g., NABH, JCI).

Qualifications & Experience:

- Essential Qualification:
- MD/DNB in Pediatrics from a recognized institution
- Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care (IAP/ISCCM/DM/FPCCM) preferred
- Experience:
- 13 years (for junior intensivists) or 35+ years for senior/independent roles
- Experience in Level II/III PICU settings managing ventilated and critically ill children
- Certifications: BLS, PALS, and preferably NALS or FCCS-P

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