Consultant Interventional Cardiology

Job Summary
Revathi Medical Center is seeking an experienced and skilled Interventional Cardiologist to join its CardiologyDepartment. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive cardiovascular care, perform interventional cardiacprocedures within their demonstrated competence and approved clinical privileges, and contribute to safe, effective,
patient-centred treatment. The hospital's established cardiac programme has performed over 6,000 coronaryangiograms and angioplasties.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
● Evaluate patients with cardiovascular diseases and formulate appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans.
● Perform coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, and other relevant interventional procedures within
demonstrated competence and approved clinical privileges.
● Assess patients before and after cardiac interventions and monitor their clinical progress.
● Manage acute coronary syndromes and other cardiovascular emergencies within the scope of clinical competence.
● Provide cardiology consultations and manage inpatient and outpatient cases.
● Coordinate with cardiac anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine, nursing, and other relevant departments to
ensure comprehensive patient care.
● Adhere to clinical protocols, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and hospital policies.
● Maintain accurate clinical records, procedure notes, and patient treatment documentation.
● Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental review meetings.
● Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, procedural risks, and post-procedure
care.
● Ensure appropriate peri-procedural monitoring and management of patients undergoing cardiac interventions.
● Contribute to the development and improvement of cardiac care services.

Educational Qualifications
● DM Cardiology or DNB Cardiology, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
● Valid medical registration with the appropriate medical council.
● Relevant training and demonstrated competence in interventional cardiology procedures.

Experience Requirements
● Relevant post-qualification clinical experience in Cardiology; 2–5 years is preferred.
● Hands-on experience in interventional cardiology, including coronary angiography and angioplasty.
● Ability to independently perform relevant procedures, subject to verification of credentials and approved clinical
privileges.

Essential Skills and Competencies
● Strong clinical assessment and cardiovascular decision-making skills.
● Proficiency in relevant interventional cardiology procedures.
● Ability to recognise and manage cardiovascular emergencies.
● Effective patient counselling and communication skills.
● Multidisciplinary teamwork and coordination.
● Accurate clinical documentation and commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professionaldevelopment .