Critical Care Doctor

Job Title:

Consultant / Senior Resident – Critical Care Specialist (Intensivist)

Department:

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Critical Care Medicine

Reporting To:

Medical Director / Head of Critical Care

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the ICU, provide round-the-clock expert care to critically ill patients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure adherence to evidence-based critical care protocols for improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. ICU Patient Management

• Take complete responsibility for assessment, diagnosis, and management of all ICU patients.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds, review patient progress, and modify treatment plans as required.
• Optimize hemodynamic, respiratory, renal, and metabolic parameters of ICU patients.
• Provide advanced ventilator management (invasive & non-invasive).
• Manage complex conditions including septic shock, multi-organ dysfunction, ARDS, acute cardiac events, neurological emergencies, and trauma.

2. Critical Care Procedures

• Perform or supervise ICU procedures:
• Endotracheal intubation & airway management
• Central venous catheterization
• Arterial line insertion
• Tracheostomy (surgical/percutaneous) assistance
• Chest tube insertion
• Bedside ultrasound, echocardiography, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Dialysis catheter insertion for CRRT/HD patients

3. Emergency Response

• Lead Code Blue and resuscitation efforts.
• Provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and trauma resuscitation.
• Support ER and wards for rapid response to deteriorating patients.

4. Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, physicians, and other specialists for integrated patient care.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists, dietitians, and nursing for holistic recovery plans.
• Liaise with microbiology for targeted antibiotic stewardship.

5. Family & Patient Communication

• Conduct daily family counseling sessions to explain patient status, prognosis, and treatment plans.
• Handle difficult conversations empathetically and professionally.

6. Quality, Safety & Protocol Compliance

• Implement ICU protocols, bundles, and checklists as per NABH/JCI guidelines (e.g., VAP bundle, CLABSI prevention, sepsis protocol).
• Ensure strict infection control practices.
• Participate in morbidity & mortality meetings and root cause analysis.
• Monitor ICU KPIs: mortality rate, length of stay, infection rates, and unplanned extubations.

7. Academic & Training Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside teaching for residents, nurses, and paramedics.
• Organize simulation-based training for BLS, ACLS, and airway management.
• Participate in CME programs and case discussions.

8. Administrative & On-Call Duties

• Maintain ICU census, handover notes, and progress documentation.
• Ensure optimal allocation of ICU beds based on triage protocols.
• Participate in on-call duties as per roster.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MD/DNB in Anesthesiology, Pulmonary Medicine, or Internal Medicine with Fellowship/DM in Critical Care Medicine.
• Minimum 3–5 years ICU experience in a tertiary care setup.
• ACLS/BLS certification mandatory.

Key Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment under pressure.
• Leadership & team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication for patient/family interaction.
• Proficiency in advanced ICU equipment and monitoring.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹200,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gurgram, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• ICU: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 18/08/2025