Senior Resident/Attending Consultant - Critical Care

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care & Management

• Manage critically ill patients with multi-organ failure, sepsis, trauma, respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, and post-operative complications.
• Provide ventilator management including invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Use advanced monitoring techniques: arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP), pulmonary artery catheterization (if applicable).
• Initiate and manage renal replacement therapies (CRRT, HD) as needed.
• Oversee sedation, analgesia, and nutritional support in ICU patients.

2. Emergency Response

• Respond to code blue and rapid response team calls hospital-wide.
• Stabilize and manage acute emergencies in ICU and other hospital areas.

3. Procedures

• Perform ICU procedures including:
• Central venous catheterization
• Arterial line insertion
• Endotracheal intubation and extubation
• Chest tube insertion
• Lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis

4. Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with other specialties (cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery) for comprehensive care.
• Supervise junior residents, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other ICU staff.

5. Teaching & Research (If Applicable)

• Participate in training residents and medical students in critical care medicine.
• Engage in academic activities: case discussions, journal clubs, CME sessions.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement, and research projects.

6. Documentation & Quality Compliance

• Maintain accurate ICU records including daily progress notes, procedure logs, ventilator charts.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and ICU safety guidelines.
• Participate in mortality and morbidity reviews and quality assurance programs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• For Senior Resident:
• MD / DNB in Critical Care Medicine or Anesthesia / Pulmonary Medicine / Internal Medicine with critical care training
• Valid registration with NMC / State Medical Council
• 0–3 years post-PG experience preferred
• For Attending Consultant:
• MD / DNB with 3–5+ years experience in ICU and critical care medicine
• Expertise in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and ICU procedures
• Fellowship or certification in critical care medicine is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of critical care protocols and patient management
• Proficient in mechanical ventilation and invasive monitoring
• Ability to perform bedside ICU procedures confidently
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients’ families and clinical teams