HDU

No. Of Openings

2

Designation

Senior Resident

Employee Category

Physician

Closing Date

27 Feb 2026

Here is the Job Description (JD) for Senior Resident (SR) – HDU (High Dependency Unit):

Job Title: Senior Resident – HDU

Department: Critical Care / Medicine
Reporting To: Consultant / HOD – Critical Care / Medicine

Job Summary:

The Senior Resident – HDU is responsible for managing critically ill and high-risk patients requiring close monitoring and advanced medical care. The role involves clinical decision-making, coordination with consultants, supervising junior doctors, and ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Management

• Assess, evaluate, and manage patients admitted to HDU.

• Perform detailed clinical examinations and formulate treatment plans.

• Monitor vital parameters and respond promptly to patient deterioration.

• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, NIV (BiPAP/CPAP), and post-operative monitoring.

• Handle medical emergencies and initiate resuscitation (Code Blue).

2. Procedures

• Perform and assist in procedures such as:

  • Central venous line insertion

  • Arterial line placement

  • Intubation (if trained)

  • Lumbar puncture

  • Pleural/ascitic tapping

• Interpret ABG, ECG, X-rays, and lab reports.

3. Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate with consultants and intensivists regarding patient care.

• Supervise Junior Residents and nursing staff.

• Ensure smooth shift handovers.

• Communicate patient condition and treatment plans to relatives.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment sheets.

• Ensure adherence to infection control and biomedical waste protocols.

• Participate in clinical audits and departmental meetings.

Qualification & Experience:

• MBBS with MD/DNB (Medicine / Anesthesia / Critical Care)
  OR MBBS with minimum 2–3 years of experience in ICU/HDU.

• Valid State Medical Council Registration.

• ACLS/BLS certified (preferred).