- Provide comprehensive medical assessment and management of critically ill patients admitted to the AITU.
- Conduct regular clinical rounds and review patients clinical statusinvestigationstreatment plans and response to therapy.
- Manage critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ supportunder the supervision and guidance of the Critical Care Consultant.
- Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergenciesacute deterioration and life-threatening conditions.
- Participate in resuscitation and emergency responseincluding advanced life-support procedures as appropriately trained and credentialed.
- Initiate and monitor appropriate investigationstreatments and therapeutic interventions.
- Assist with management of patients requiring mechanical ventilationnon-invasive ventilation and other forms of respiratory support.
- Monitor hemodynamic status and assist in the management of patients requiring vasoactive and other critical-care therapies.
- Participate in procedures within the scope of traininghospital privileges and credentialing.
- Ensure timely documentation of clinical assessmentsprogress notestreatment plansprocedures and discharge summaries.
- Communicate effectively with patients relatives regarding clinical conditiontreatment plans and prognosisin coordination with the treating consultant.
- Coordinate with specialists from other departments for multidisciplinary management of critically ill patients.
- Work closely with nursingrespiratory therapy physiotherapy pharmacy laboratory and other support teams.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policiesinfection-control practicesmedication-safety standards and critical-care protocols.
- Identify and escalate any significant clinical deterioration or concerns to the Consultant / Clinical Head promptly.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality meetingsclinical auditscase discussions and departmental academic activities.
- Contribute to quality-improvement patient-safety and evidence-based practice initiatives within Critical Care Services.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring of junior doctorsresidents and other clinical staffas applicable.
- Maintain qualified competence through continuing medical educationtraining and relevant certifications.
- Ensure ethicalprofessional and patient-centred clinical practice at all times.
Clinical Responsibilities
The Associate Consultant is expected to demonstrate competencyas applicable to the hospitals scope of practicein:
- Initial assessment and stabilization of critically ill patients
- Airway assessment and management
- Mechanical and non-invasive ventilation
- Hemodynamic monitoring and management
- Sepsis and septic shock management
- Acute respiratory failure
- Acute kidney injury and management of critically ill patients requiring renal support
- Acute neurological emergencies
- Cardiac emergencies and arrhythmias
- Multiorgan dysfunction
- Post-operative and high-risk surgical critical care
- Toxicological and metabolic emergencies
- Nutritional assessment and support in critically ill patients
- Painsedation and delirium management
- Prevention and management of ICU-related complications
- End-of-life care and appropriate communication with patients and families
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📌 Associate Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Narayana Health (NH)
📍 Bengaluru
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