Responsible for hospitalized patients whose condition requires medical care at the specialty level
Day-to-day care for all Critical Care patients
To evaluate, resuscitate and manage critically ill patients including those with vital organ and system failures.
To use organ support and replacements system
Should have expertise in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management, invasive monitoring, renal therapy and mechanical ventilation
To anticipate, assess and define problems in the critically ill, diagnose and implement a management plan- within the acceptable time frame.
To communicate effectively and establish and foster relationships with internal and external clients
Be compassionate, self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure for long hours.
Need to manage the process of the end of life care. After working hours, when on-call, should be available for consultations as requested by doctors in other departments, in the intensive care areas, ER, and other critical care services
Will serve as a major contributor to in-service training activities of the new and existing employees.
Works under the general professional supervision of the Medical Director
Performs professional duties of an intensivist in adherence to the approved Privileges.
Participates in the reading of EKG’s (Electrocardio Gram) for critical care patients
Participates in mortality/ morbidity review; Quality Assurance and Peer Reviews
Participates in the Department meeting/ training and participates actively in various committee meetings as designated.
Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to update latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy
Responsible for implementing & following standard policies and procedures as required by HAAD, EHSMS, JCI.
Provides on-call emergency coverage for ICU and Emergency patients
Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested
To conduct anesthesia for routine and emergency surgical patients resuscitate as a team member and manage critically ill ventilated ICU patients.
Anesthesia
To conduct assessment & re-assessment for all patients in the OPD, on admission, and prior to any procedure.
Provides anesthesia with the full range of anesthetic agents
Provides technical advice and guidance to nursing staff, other specialists and registrars, as required, and provides orientation/training in new techniques and procedures.
Interviews patients scheduled for surgery to asses and develop an anesthesia care plan and to establish rapport and allay fear and apprehension.
Manage patients during sedation and during the period of actual recovery from sedation and documents monitoring.
Sees patients post operatively to evaluate recovery from anesthesia, to assess complications and make recommendation as indicated.
Supervises and maintains appropriate documentation on the “controlled drugs” for the division in the Obstetrical operating theatres and main O.R.
Organize a suitable call-schedule to provide a satisfactory anesthetic service to the hospital.
Organize and direct Q.I. activities of this division, including preparing reports, etc. as required.
Assists Chief Anesthesiologist In supervising the day-to-day anesthetic work.
Keeps current with new procedures and techniques in the field of Anesthesia.
Acts as Chief Anesthesiologist as assigned in his absence.
Stands on-call duty as assigned by Chief Anesthesiologist, for emergency surgery, obstetrics and/or medical procedures.
Performs duties as outlined above and such other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Chief Anesthesiologist.
Takes active part in the teaching of junior anesthesiologists and other nursing staff.
To conduct anesthesia services in appropriate dosages for all age groups in routine or emergency situations.
Actively participate in CPR.
Provides on-call emergency services of anesthesia services.