Duty doctor

Job Title: Duty Doctor
Department: Medical Services
Location: Jabalpur Hospital & Research Centre
Reporting To: Chief Medical Officer / Medical Superintendent

Job Summary:

The Duty Doctor will be responsible for providing round-the-clock medical supervision to patients, managing emergency cases, assisting consultants, ensuring continuity of care, and coordinating with nursing and paramedical staff for smooth functioning of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:
• Monitor patients' condition and progress regularly.
• Carry out daily clinical rounds and update treatment sheets.
• Attend to emergency and ICU patients promptly.
• Coordinate and assist consultants during rounds and procedures.
• Emergency Response:
• Be the first responder in case of any medical emergency.
• Perform CPR, intubation, and other life-saving interventions as needed.
• Arrange for investigations and initiate treatment protocols in emergencies.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Ensure timely completion of admission, discharge, and referral notes.
• Verify and sign diagnostic and treatment reports.
• Coordination & Communication:
• Liaise with nursing staff for execution of treatment plans.
• Communicate with patient attendants in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure timely referral or escalation to senior consultants when required.
• Operational Duties:
• Supervise smooth shift handovers and update incoming duty doctors.
• Check crash carts, emergency medicines, and equipment functionality.
• Monitor infection control practices and patient safety protocols.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person