Physician Assistant - Cardiology / Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular Surgery (CTVS)

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Support

- Assist cardiologists and cardiac surgeons during patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Conduct patient history taking and physical examinations.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after cardiac procedures.
- Participate in ward rounds and document clinical findings.

Cath Lab & Procedure Support
- Assist in cardiac catheterization, angiography, angioplasty, and other interventional cardiology procedures.
- Prepare patients for procedures and ensure informed consent is completed.
- Monitor vital signs and patient condition during procedures.

OT (Operation Theatre) Support
- Assist cardiac surgeons during CTVS and other related surgeries.
- Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables.
- Ensure adherence to OT protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Post-Operative Care
- Monitor cardiac surgery patients in ICU/CCU and wards.
- Assist in managing drains, dressings, and post-operative follow-up.
- Identify complications and escalate concerns to consultants.

Emergency & On-call Duties
- Respond to cardiac emergencies, code blue situations, and emergencies in ICU/CCU.
- Attend on-call duties as per departmental roster.




- Coordinate patient transfers within emergency, ICU, OT, and wards.

Documentation & Coordination
- Maintain accurate medical records and procedure notes.
- Coordinate with consultants, nursing staff, OT staff, perfusionists, and technicians.
- Ensure timely completion of discharge summaries and clinical documentation.

Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage inventory and equipment related to cardiac procedures.
- Support quality initiatives, NABH compliance, and departmental audits.
- Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuous medical education programs.

Qualification
- B.Sc./M.Sc. Physician Assistant Studies (Cardiology/Cardiothoracic specialization preferred).
- Valid registration as applicable.
- Experience in Cardiology, Cath Lab, ICU, or CTVS preferred.

Skills Required
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
- ECG interpretation and basic life support skills.
- ACLS/BLS certification preferred.
- Robust communication, teamwork, and emergency response skills.

This profile can be customized specifically for Apollo Hospitals Rourkela and used for recruitment, appraisal, or role clarification purposes.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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