Icu Head Consultant/ Head Critical Care
- Sri Guru Harkrishan
- 6 - 11 years
- Mohali, Chandigarh
- 5 years ago
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Job Description
Participates in the administrative organization of the ICU under the direction of MD and CEO, and takes part in the development of its rules and regulations.The consultant intensivist must communicate with the referring consultants and explain the priority for admission, in a logical and scientific manner.
The presence of written protocols outlining how patient admissions will be prioritized, is helpful.
When discharging a patient from the ICU, the consultant intensivist should be satisfied that the patient is suitable for transfer out of the ICU and should communicate with the referring consultant, the reasons for an early discharge, as well as any special instructions to be followed on the wards.
All the patients admitted in the ICU must be seen by a consultant intensivist.
During the rounds, the consultant intensivist needs to do the following :-
1. Be familiar with all relevant clinical aspects of the history and presentation.
2. Do a focused and relevant clinical examination.
3. Review all the radiology, laboratory and microbiology data. At this point, he/she needs to ensure that all recent test reports have been collected,seen and appropriate action has been taken.
4. Review the input by all the specialists involved in the care of the patient. If needed, further opinions may be sought.
5. Make a clear plan for the next 12-24 hours. This should include all aspects of management including, but not limited to major organ support, fluid therapy, nutrition and antibiotics. It should also specify the appropriate preventive measures including, but not limited to prevention of pressure sores and appropriate DVT and stress ulcer prophylaxis.
6. Check that all prior jobs generated by previous rounds and by other consultants have been completed.
7. Ensure clear documentation by the Consultant and junior medical staff notes.
8. It is desirable that all orders are written by the intensive care medical team.
The consultant intensivist should periodically review the patients progress and may make necessary changes in patient management.
A member of the ICU team should accompany the primary consultant on his rounds, to facilitate coordination between the consultant intensivist and the primary consultant.
Any change in patient management desired by the primary consultant, should take place after discussion and consultation with the consultant intensivist. All new orders should then be written by the intensive care medical team.
Progress notes should be written by the intensive care medical team, as well as the primary consultant and other consultants/ their team members.
Common ICU procedures should be performed by the consultant intensivist,or by personnel designated by the consultant intensivist under his / her supervision.
The consultant intensivist must inform of any change in the patients condition to the primary consultant. Any emergency intervention should be performed by the intensive care team.
The consultant intensivist or referring consultant may seek specialist consultations for the ICU patient, when required. The consultant intensivist must co-ordinate the advice of various consultants and devise a plan of management for the patient as a whole.
The decision to transport a patient within the hospital or outside the hospital must be taken by the consultant intensivist, in consultation with the primary consultant. The risks and benefits of transport must be considered.
It is the responsibility of the intensive care team to organize safe transport of the patient from the ICU and back to the ICU. The ISCCM guidelines on transport of the critically ill patient (under preparation) may be followed.
A major responsibility of the consultant intensivist is to ensure that any conflict is avoided, without compromising safety standards and by ensuring that standard practice guidelines and protocols are instituted in the care of the patient. This necessitates adequate communication between ICU and external consultants.
The consultant intensivist must communicate with the patients and / or their family members, the nature and seriousness of the illness, the plan of management and the progress of the patient.
The consultant intensivist should discuss the patients progress with the primary consultant and ensure that the patient and family are given accurate and uniform information by all medical and nursing staff.
Guiding & mentoring junior medical staff in performing several medical procedures.
The Consultant Intensivist has to attend the training programs and CMEs as and when required.
The consultant needs to ensure that all ICU procedures are done safely and competently.
Ensure that the clinical department follows the rules, regulations and assist the CEO and MD to maintain discipline of the organization, that includes the following:
Abide by hospitals timings
Prescribe from the formulary of the hospital.
Lead the clinical, nursing and technical staff to ensure continuity and comprehensiveness of care delivered.
Administrative control of all doctors/nurses/paramedical staff working under their supervision and coordinating with the management for constant improvement in the delivery of services. To work collectively to bring about quality improvement in the department.
Participates in the forward planning, and further development of the department and the ICU.
Job Classification
Industry: Medical, Healthcare, HospitalsFunctional Area: Medical, Healthcare, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology,
Role Category: Medical Professional
Role: Medical Professional
Employement Type: Full time
Education
Under Graduation: Other Graduate, MBBSPost Graduation: Medical-MS/MD
Doctorate: Any Doctorate in Any Specialization
Contact Details:
Company: Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib C Eye Hospital TrustLocation(s): Mohali, Chandigarh
Website: http://careers.sohanahospital.com
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Keyskills: ICU HEAD MD DNB ICU ICU HEAD CONSULTANT
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Sri Guru Harkrishan
Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Charitable Eye Hospital is established in the year 1995 and is developed in multiple phases. The Super-Specialty hospital is 128 beded with all specilaities and 24hrs facilities available for indoor patient, which includes private, semi-private, general ward, ICU and emerge...
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