ICU RMO - Vasai

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Monitoring and Care:

• Monitor vital signs, consciousness levels, and clinical parameters of ICU patients regularly.
• Carry out daily patient rounds and document clinical progress in patient files.
• Administer prescribed medications, intravenous fluids, and therapies as directed by the ICU consultant.
• Respond to any signs of patient deterioration and initiate necessary interventions.

Clinical Procedures and Emergency Response:

• Assist in the initiation of ventilators, BiPAP, central lines, and other life-support systems under supervision.
• Perform basic procedures such as IV cannulation, catheterization, Ryle s tube insertion, ABG sampling, and ECG interpretation.
• Participate actively in code blue situations and resuscitation procedures, including CPR and airway management.

Coordination with Medical Teams:

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with ICU consultants, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
• Ensure that clinical decisions made by the ICU team are implemented correctly and documented accurately.
• Notify the consultant on duty of significant changes in a patient s condition or lab results.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each ICU patient, including daily notes, prescriptions, progress reports, and treatment orders.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts through verbal briefings and written reports.
• Update patient families (under guidance from senior doctors) about progress and clinical status.

Medical Equipment Handling:

• Operate and monitor ICU equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors, and defibrillators.
• Ensure that all life-support systems are functioning optimally and troubleshoot basic technical issues.

Infection Control and Hygiene:

• Follow strict infection control practices and hospital hygiene standards.
• Ensure aseptic precautions are maintained during all procedures and patient interactions.

Training and Continuous Learning:

• Participate in case discussions, journal clubs, and training programs organized by the ICU department.
• Stay updated with recent advances in critical care, medications, and emergency response protocols.