Consultant-Accident & Emergency Medicine

verified

2 - 3 Years of Experience rupess outline icon

2.50L - 3.20L Per Month time outline icon

Full Time

Wockhardt Hospitals Limited, Bandra East, Mumbai

time outline icon Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Posted on 29-03-2024

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1 Vacancy

Description

Initial Assessment: Quickly assess and triage patients based on the severity of their condition, identifying those in critical need of immediate attention.
Diagnostic Evaluation: Perform rapid and accurate diagnostic evaluations to determine the nature and extent of the patient's medical problem. This often involves ordering and interpreting tests such as blood tests, imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, etc.), and other diagnostic procedures.
Emergency Treatment: Administer appropriate emergency medical treatment and interventions to stabilize patients, alleviate symptoms, and prevent further deterioration. This may include resuscitation, wound care, pain management, and administering medications.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, surgeons, specialists, and paramedics to coordinate the patient's care and ensure timely and effective treatment.
Emergency Procedures: Perform emergency procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, and other life-saving interventions as necessary.
Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing information about the patient's condition, treatment plan, and prognosis in a clear and empathetic manner.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough medical records documenting the patient's presentation, evaluation, treatment, and response to therapy.
Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with advancements in emergency medicine and participate in continuing medical education to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care, safety, and outcomes within the emergency department.
Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared to respond to mass casualty incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies that may overwhelm the healthcare system, providing timely and effective medical care to those in need.
Overall, A&E Medicine physicians play a critical role in providing emergency medical care to patients of all ages with a wide range of acute medical conditions and injuries, often in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations.