Consultant Critical Care

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4800000 - Rs 7200000 (ie INR 48-72 LPA)

Consultant in Critical Care

DM/DNB or Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level clinical care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), including assessment, diagnosis, resuscitation, stabilization, and management.
• Supervise and lead the ICU medical team comprising residents, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver evidence-based critical care.
• Perform advanced procedures including intubation, central line insertion, arterial cannulation, percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, and ultrasound-guided interventions.
• Coordinate care with other specialists such as anesthetists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, and surgeons as per patient needs.
• Manage ICU protocols and ensure strict adherence to infection control guidelines, quality assurance measures, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in family counseling, patient discussions, and ethical decision-making processes for critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all clinical activities, patient notes, and treatment plans.
• Engage in regular clinical audits, morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings, and contribute to continual service improvement.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior doctors, ICU nurses, and allied health staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of hospital policies related to critical care services.
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• DM/DNB in Critical Care Medicine OR
• Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 1 year to maximum 10 years of experience in a hospital-based ICU or critical care unit.
• Proven expertise in emergency medicine, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, renal replacement therapy, and sepsis care.
• ACLS/BLS certification preferred.
  

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Critical Care protocols, procedures, and technologies
• Ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations and make life-saving decisions
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaborative patient care
• Passion for continuous learning and academic involvement