Emergency Physician

Meditrina Hospital, Kollam is a leading tertiary care center committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with NABH standards. Our Emergency Department operates 24/7 with advanced life-saving facilities, multidisciplinary support, and standardized clinical protocols.

Job Summary

The Emergency Physician is responsible for providing immediate assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department. The role requires rapid clinical decision-making, adherence to clinical protocols, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and strict compliance with NABH standards, patient safety goals, and hospital policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide immediate triage, assessment, diagnosis, and management of emergency patients.
• Manage medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, and obstetric emergencies.
• Perform advanced life support procedures (ACLS, BLS, ATLS protocols).
• Stabilize critically ill patients prior to transfer to ICU/OT/ward.
• Perform emergency procedures including:
• Intubation and airway management
• Central line insertion
• Arterial line placement
• Chest tube insertion
• Suturing and wound management
• Defibrillation and cardioversion
• Ensure timely referral and coordination with specialty consultants.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment plan, and consent.

2. NABH & Quality Compliance Responsibilities

• Adhere to NABH 6th Edition standards and measurable elements applicable to Emergency Services.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Patient identification protocols
• Medication safety practices
• Informed consent procedures
• Time-bound documentation
• Emergency triage protocols
• Participate in:
• Clinical audits
• Mortality & morbidity meetings
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Report sentinel events, adverse events, and near misses as per hospital policy.
• Follow hospital infection control protocols and antimicrobial stewardship guidelines.

3. Patient Safety & Infection Control

• Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols.
• Ensure compliance with PPE usage and biomedical waste segregation.
• Follow isolation protocols for infectious patients.
• Participate in Code Blue, Code Red, and disaster management drills.
• Maintain safe medication administration practices.

4. Documentation & Record Management

• Maintain accurate and complete medical records in EMR/manual format.
• Ensure proper completion of:
• Emergency case sheets
• Medico-legal documentation
• Death summaries
• Referral notes
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

5. Medico-Legal Responsibilities

• Handle medico-legal cases (MLC) as per statutory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation and police intimation where required.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in all emergency cases.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with ICU, OT, Radiology, Laboratory, and Blood Bank for urgent cases.
• Communicate effectively with patient relatives regarding condition and prognosis.
• Ensure smooth handover during shift change with proper documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions.

7. Training & Academic Responsibilities

• Participate in CME programs and departmental academic activities.
• Train junior doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff in emergency protocols.
• Assist in mock drills and emergency preparedness training.

Qualification Required:

• MBBS
• MEM (Master of Emergency Medicine)
• Valid Kerala Medical Council Registration
• Certification in ACLS & BLS (ATLS preferred)

Preferred:

• Experience in tertiary care hospital ER
• Exposure to NABH-accredited hospital systems
• Strong decision-making and crisis management skills

Core Competencies Required

• Rapid clinical judgment
• Crisis management ability
• Strong communication skills
• Leadership in emergency situations
• Ethical and patient-centered approach
• High level of accountability and documentation accuracy

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts (including night shifts)
• 24/7 emergency coverage
• High-pressure and time-sensitive work environment

How to Apply: Interested candidates may send their updated CV to: hr.klm@meditrinahospital.com. Please mention “Application for Emergency Physician” in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Emergency: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Malayalam (Required)

Location:

• Kollam, Kerala (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person