Duty Medical Officer

Job Details
Department
Others
Career Level
Duty Medical Officer
Total Years Experience
0 - 3Years
Gender
Any
Job Location
Medavakkam
Quaification
MBBS
Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities Provide medical care to inpatients and emergency patients during assigned duty hours Perform initial assessment, diagnosis, and stabilization of patients Monitor patient vitals and clinical progress, and respond to emergencies Initiate treatment as per standing orders and consultant instructions Assist consultants during ward rounds, procedures, and emergencies Handle medico-legal cases and emergencies as per protocol Emergency & Critical Care Attend emergency calls promptly and provide immediate care Perform basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) as required Stabilize patients and arrange timely referrals or transfers when needed Coordinate with nursing staff, ICU, and emergency teams Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records Ensure proper consent, MLC documentation, and discharge summaries Adhere to NABH standards, hospital policies, and clinical protocols Report incidents, adverse events, and near misses as per policy Coordination & Communication Communicate patient condition updates to consultants and relatives Coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, lab, and radiology departments Participate in shift handovers and clinical briefings Quality & Safety Follow infection control practices and patient safety guidelines Participate in clinical audits, training programs, and mock drills Support quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes

Specialisation
MBBS -Fresher or 3 years Experience