Duty Medical Officer — Job Descriptions (Cardiology Hospital)

A valid MBBS degree from a recognised Medical University affiliated with TN Medical body as approved by National Medical Council.

The following are few significant job descriptions of the Duty Medical Officer in a super specialty Cardiology Super specialty Hospital located at Chennai city, Tamil Nadu.

1. Clinical Evaluation & Patient Stabilization
- Conduct initial assessment of patients presenting with cardiac symptoms in the emergency or outpatient department.
- Perform focused cardiovascular examinations and order necessary investigations.
- Stabilize patients before transfer to cardiology specialists or ICU.

2. Emergency Response & Resuscitation
- Respond to cardiac arrests and other critical emergencies within the hospital.
- Perform ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) protocols.
- Coordinate with nursing staff and cardiology team during emergency codes.

3. Routine Monitoring & Documentation
- Monitor vital signs, ECG changes, and clinical status of admitted patients during duty hours.




- Document patient progress, notes, and treatment plans accurately in medical records.

4. Coordination with Cardiology Specialists
- Communicate findings, diagnostic results, and urgent concerns to cardiologists on-call.
- Facilitate seamless handover during shift changes and escalation of care.

5. Prescription & Order Entry
- Prescribe basic medications (as per hospital protocol) for pain, arrhythmias, hypertension, anticoagulation, etc.
- Order lab tests, imaging (X-ray, echo, troponin, etc.) as required within scope.

6. Patient & Family Interaction
- Explain diagnosis, basic treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations to patients/families compassionately.
- Address concerns with clarity and professionalism.

7. Reporting & Shift Handover
- Prepare detailed handover notes at the end of duty.
- Review pending investigations, concerns, and ongoing treatments with incoming medical officers.

8. Protocol & Safe

📌 Duty Medical Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Frontier Life Line Hospital
📍 Chennai