Job Summary The ICU Registrar is responsible for providing high-quality medical care to critically ill patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The Registrar works under the supervision of ICU Consultants, participates in patient assessment and management, performs critical care procedures, responds to medical emergencies, and coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

- Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients admitted to the ICU.

- Perform daily patient rounds with ICU Consultants.

- Develop and implement treatment plans under consultant supervision.

- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as required.

- Stabilize critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring.

- Review critically ill patients referred from the Emergency Department, wards, OT, and other departments.

- Participate in ICU admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.

- Attend and manage Code Blue, Rapid Response, and Medical Emergency calls.

Critical Care Procedures

- Endotracheal intubation and airway management.

- Central venous catheter insertion.

- Arterial line placement.

- Mechanical ventilator initiation and management.

- Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) management.

- Chest tube insertion (where credentialed).

- Temporary pacing and emergency procedures as per competency.

- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) during emergencies.

Patient Care

- Ensure timely investigations and interpretation of laboratory and imaging results.





- Coordinate multidisciplinary care involving nursing, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition, pharmacy, and other specialties.

- Communicate patient status and treatment plans to patients' families.

- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.

- Ensure adherence to ICU infection control and patient safety protocols.

Administrative Responsibilities

- Maintain complete patient records and discharge summaries.

- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

- Comply with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and medico-legal requirements.

- Assist in ICU data collection and reporting.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

- Supervise Junior Doctors, Medical Officers, and Interns.

- Participate in bedside teaching and academic discussions.

- Present clinical cases during departmental meetings.

- Attend CMEs, workshops, and ICU training sessions.

Emergency Responsibilities

- Respond promptly to hospital emergency calls.

- Manage critically ill patients during transfers within or outside the hospital.

- Support disaster management and mass casualty situations when required.

Qualifications

- MBBS with MD/DNB in General Medicine, Anaesthesia,



Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or Critical Care (preferred).

- Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council.

- ACLS and BLS certification (mandatory).

- Fellowship or training in Critical Care Medicine is desirable.

Experience

- Minimum 25 years of post-MBBS clinical experience.

- At least 1 year of ICU/Critical Care experience preferred.

- Experience in managing ventilated and critically ill patients.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong clinical decision-making skills.

- Expertise in critical care procedures.

- Ventilator management knowledge.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

- Leadership and teamwork abilities.

- Sound documentation and record-keeping practices.

- Commitment to patient safety and ethical medical practice.

Working Conditions

- Rotational day and night shifts.

- On-call duties as per roster.

- Work in a high-acuity, quick-paced critical care environment.

- Exposure to infectious diseases and medical emergencies with appropriate PPE and infection-control measures.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Quality and timeliness of patient management.

- Compliance with ICU protocols and documentation standards.

- Response time to emergency calls.

- Patient safety and infection control compliance.

- Participation in teaching, audits, and quality improvement activities.

- Feedback from ICU Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

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