Night Duty Medical Officer

Job Description of a Duty Medical Officer (RMO/ARMO):

The Assistant Duty Medical Officer assists in providing round-the-clock medical services to patients. They support the Consultants, Surgeons and Treating Doctors and other medical staff in monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients, primarily in emergency, inpatient, or night-duty settings. The role ensures continuity of care when senior consultants are unavailable.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• MBBS degree (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), BAMS/BHMS/PGDEMS/MD.
• Registration with the Medical Council of the relevant country/state.
• Post graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine System (PGDEMS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (often preferred).
• Good clinical judgment, communication, and multitasking skills.

Communication Skills: English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care

• Perform preliminary examination and assessment of patients.
• Take and record detailed patient histories.
• Monitor vital signs and report significant changes to senior doctors.
• Assist in diagnosis and management under supervision of senior clinicians.

2. Emergency Care

• Respond promptly to emergency situations.
• Initiate life-saving procedures such as CPR, airway management, and stabilization.
• Assist in managing trauma, poisoning, cardiac, and other critical cases.

3. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
• Document treatments, medications, progress notes, patient/relative communication and test results.
• To check Consent forms wherever applicable
• Prepare daily case summaries and handover notes for shift changes.

4. Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with nursing staff, diagnostic departments, and consultants.
• Update patient relatives about condition and progress (if authorized).
• Facilitate admission and discharge processes.

5. Procedures and Treatment

• Administer IV fluids, injections, and medications as prescribed.
• Assist in minor surgical procedures or wound care.
• Support pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

6. Supervision and Support

• Guide nursing and paramedical staff as required.
• Ensure infection control and hygiene protocols are followed.

7. Night and Rotational Duties

• Work in shifts, including night duties, weekends, and public holidays.
• Remain on-call to handle patient emergencies during off-hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month