Job Title & Overview
Medical Officer / Resident Medical Officer (RMO)
Department
Clinical Services / Inpatient Care / Emergency Department
Reports To: MS / Head of Department / Senior Consultant
Primary Objective:
Provide round-the-clock direct medical care to inpatients and outpatients, ensure timely diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and maintain medical documentation and patient safety standards.
Core Roles & Responsibilities
1. Direct Patient Care & Management
Admissions & Assessments:
Conduct detailed initial clinical evaluations, take comprehensive medical histories, and perform physical examinations for newly admitted patients.
Daily Rounds:
Perform routine daily ward rounds to evaluate patient progress, adjust treatment plans, order diagnostic tests, and review lab/radiology results.
Prescription & Treatment: Prescribe medications, fluids, and therapeutic interventions in alignment with hospital protocols and attending consultant directives.
Procedures:Perform routine bedside medical procedures (e.g., IV insertion, arterial blood gas sampling, catheterization, lumbar punctures, wound suturing, and chest drain assistance.
2. Emergency Response & Resuscitation
* **Code Blues & Triage:** Act as a first responder for acute patient deterioration, Code Blue calls, and cardiac arrests within the hospital.
* **Emergency Department Management:** Stabilize incoming acute cases in the ER, initiate life support measures (BLS/ACLS), and arrange urgent specialty consultations or ICU transfers.
3. Care Coordination & Communication###
* **Specialist Liaison:** Communicate patient status changes promptly to supervising Consultants, Specialists, and surgical teams.
* **Handover & Shift Transitions:** Lead structured clinical handovers at shift changes (using protocols like SBAR) to guarantee continuity of care.
* **Family Engagement:** Counsel patients and their relatives regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and discharge plans with empathy and clarity.
### 4. Administrative, Legal & Documentation
* **Electronic Health Records (EHR):** Maintain timely, accurate, and legible clinical documentation, including admission notes, daily progress notes, order sheets, and discharge summaries.
* **Medico-Legal Compliance:** Complete official documentation such as death certificates, medico-legal case (MLC) reports, and incident reports according to legal guidelines.
* **Quality & Infection Control:** Adhere strictly to hospital infection control policies, patient safety protocols, and accreditation standards (e.g., NABH, JCI).
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## Qualifications & Key Skill
| **Education** | **MBBS** (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) or equivalent recognized medical degree. |
| **Licensure** | Active, valid registration with the relevant national/state Medical Council or Board. |
| **Certifications** | **BLS** (Basic Life Support) and **ACLS** (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications are usually mandatory. |
| **Clinical Competencies** | Strong diagnostic reasoning, emergency stabilization, pharmacology knowledge, and procedural proficiency. |
| **Soft Skills** | High stress resilience, clear communication, crisis leadership, empathetic bedside manner, and effective teamwork. |
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## Working Conditions & Shifts
* **Work Schedule:** Rotational shift work, including night shifts, weekends, and holiday coverage, to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 hospital coverage.
* **Work Environment:** High-intensity inpatient wards, Intensive Care Units (ICU), and Emergency Departments requiring quick clinical decision-making.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
