Icu Resident Medical Officer

**Contact HR : Ms. Kaisar Shikalgar whtas app ( 8291893635)** The main task includes: The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) reports to the Head-Medical Administration and Medical Director and plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships between the Head-Nursing, Hospital Management, Consultants, Medical, Nursing Staff and the Multidisciplinary Team - risk management, - assessing changes in the patient's condition, - initiating emergency treatment and informing the consultant immediately - the RMO is also expected to act as a team leader in a cardiac arrest situation. **Ward Duties** - be present and contactable within hospital premises at all times - to clerk and assess patients on admission according to the hospital policy - to maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the individual hospital - to attend communication (handover) rounds as required - to update clinical notes on all patients attended according to best practice for record keeping - to respond promptly to the request of all medical staff - (Consultants and other doctors, nurses) to see any patients within the hospital and to advise or start any treatment as indicated - Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within all departments in the hospital as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, urinary catheterisations, administration of i.v drugs, ECG, phlebotomy, etc. - to check blood sample results and inform respective consultants for necessary actions - Coordinate with OT, Lab, blood bank & radiology for the required investigation and treatment. - Prepare drug chart in consultation with consultants, monitor nursing care & ensure timely medicine administration. - to assist with pre-operative /admission and outpatient clinics, if requested - to assist with pre-operative /admission and outpatient clinics, if requested - to prescribe medicines to take home and complete discharge letters as requested according to local policies - before going off duty ensure written appropriate communication to the oncoming RMO specifying any requirements of individual patients **Responsibility to Consultants** - inform Consultants of any change in the condition of their patients and any emergency procedures undertaken - in a "routine situation" initiate requests and treatments with the prior consent of the patient's Consultant - in the event of death of a patient inform the Consultant, and the patient's GP (if the Consultant is unable to do so) - advise the Consultant immediately who threatens to discharge themselves against medical/nursing advice - see and examine discharged post-operative patients, on requests of the consultant - Night shift RMO are expected to call respective consultants of night condition of patients in between 7.7.30am with all blood report. - Other duties - RMOs must not routinely perform the role of surgical assistant in the Operating Department, but are required to respond in the event of an urgent/emergency situation - dispense drugs from the pharmacy as required following the local hospital policy - to examine a sick/injured member of hospital staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment - RMO's are expected to look smart and presentable at all times, wearing a white coat and a name badge when attending patients **Administrative Duties**: - comply with the hospital consent and confidentiality policy maintain comprehensive clerking notes and treatment records for all patients - read understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures - complete hospital administrative documentation as required - ensure correct procedures are carried out in respect of patients discharging themselves, deaths in care and coroner's requirements **Health and Safety and Quality Assurance**: - be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the RMO's role in such an event - participate/assist/attend in-house trainings and scenarios as requested. This may include: fire safety, infection control, manual handling, blood transfusion etc. - be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the hospital **Emergency** - to be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment - to demonstrate competency in adult and paediatric life support - to respond immediately to clinical emergencies / lead the resuscitation team - in an emergency situation undertake emergency investigations and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and as directed by the patients Consultant **Other duties** - RMOs must not routinely perform the role of surgical assistant in the Operating Department, but are required to respond in the event of an urgent/emergency situation - Dispense drugs from the pharmacy as required following the local hospital policy - To examine a sick/injured member of hospital staff and offer approp