Healthcare – Tertiary acute-care hospital sector. A 250‑bed multi-specialty hospital in Assam is establishing a fully equipped cardiac catheterisation laboratory to expand interventional cardiology services and improve regional access to advanced cardiac care.
We are seeking a Senior Interventional Cardiologist (Consultant) to provide hands‑on consultancy, proctoring, and structured training to a junior cardiologist and cath‑lab team. The engagement is advisory with minimal procedural workload; leadership and teaching are central.
Role & Responsibilities
- Advise on cath‑lab infrastructure, equipment selection, room layout, and procurement prioritisation to meet clinical and regulatory standards.
- Provide on‑site proctoring and supervised procedural mentoring to a junior cardiologist—support initial cases and progressive autonomy.
- Design and deliver a training curriculum: simulation sessions, case review, complication management, and competency assessments.
- Develop clinical protocols and SOPs for patient selection, anticoagulation, radiation safety, infection control, and emergency response.
- Establish quality‑assurance processes: case audits, KPI tracking, morbidity‑mortality review, and vendor/device evaluation.
- Liaise with hospital leadership on staffing, scheduling, and vendor onboarding; support initial visits (2–3 days) with travel and accommodation arranged and paid by the hospital.
Preferred
- Cath lab workflow
- Advanced Cardiac LifeSupport
- Experience in setting up or commissioning a cath lab
Ideal candidate profile: A retired senior cardiologist with advanced interventional experience (DM/DrNB or equivalent), proven record of proctoring/mentoring, and the ability to