Job Description

The ICU Medical Officer is responsible for providing round-the-clock medical care to critically ill patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, implementing treatment plans, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring timely medical interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide continuous medical supervision and care to ICU patients. Perform initial assessment, admission, and stabilization of critically ill patients. Monitor vital signs, manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other ICU equipment. Implement treatment plans as per consultant's advice and hospital protocols. Handle medical emergencies promptly and efficiently. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, radiology, and laboratory reports. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical records. Ensure infection control practices and ICU protocols are strictly followed. Coordinate with nursing staff, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals for patient care. Participate in daily ICU rounds with consultants and update patient progress. Counsel patient attendants regarding condition updates under supervision of consultants. Assist in resuscitation procedures including CPR, intubation, and advanced life support. Ensure proper handover during shift changes.
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person