Medical Officer jobs in Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Job Summary

The ICU Medical Officer is responsible for providing round-the-clock medical care to critically ill patients, monitoring their clinical status, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and patient safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous medical care to critically ill patients in ICU.
• Perform initial assessment, daily rounds, and documentation of patient progress.
• Monitor vital parameters, ventilator settings, ABG reports, and laboratory results.
• Initiate and modify treatment plans as per consultant instructions.
• Manage emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, etc.
• Perform and assist in ICU procedures including intubation, central line insertion, arterial line, ABG sampling, and CPR.
• Ensure proper handover during shift changes.
• Communicate patient condition and treatment updates to consultants and patient relatives (as permitted).
• Supervise ICU nursing staff and ensure compliance with clinical protocols.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in medical records.
• Follow infection control, NABH, and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, mortality meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure proper utilization of ICU equipment and report malfunctions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making and emergency management skills.
• Knowledge of ventilator management and ICU drugs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in rotational shifts and handle stress.
• Ethical practice and patient-centered care.

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts including night duties.
• High-pressure critical care environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person