Senior Resident/ Attending/ Associate Consultant- Cardiology (CCU)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care CCU & Emergency

• Provide round-the-clock management of patients in the CCU, including:
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Arrhythmias
• Cardiogenic shock
• Heart failure exacerbations
• Post-PCI and post-cardiac surgery monitoring
• Perform and interpret ECGs, ABGs, bedside echocardiograms, and cardiac monitoring.
• Initiate and manage ventilator support, inotropes, anticoagulation, and anti-arrhythmic drugs as needed.

2. Procedures (as per experience and role)

• Insert central lines, arterial lines, temporary pacemakers, and pericardiocentesis.
• Assist in or perform primary PCI, thrombolysis, IABP management (if trained).
• Triage and stabilize patients in cardiac emergency scenarios and refer appropriately.

3. Coordination & Teamwork

• Work closely with cardiologists, intensivists, cath lab teams, and nurses to ensure high-quality care.
• Prepare and present clinical case summaries during rounds and handovers.
• Ensure smooth transfer of patients to step-down units, cath lab, or operating rooms.

4. Academic & Training Responsibilities (Teaching Institutions)

• Participate in academic programs, journal clubs, and clinical case discussions.
• Mentor interns, junior residents, and fellows.
• Participate in audits, M&M meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of clinical findings, treatment plans, procedures, and medication charts.
• Ensure proper consent, billing documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Adhere to infection control, code blue, CPR, and institutional policies.

Qualifications & Experience:

For Senior Resident:

• MD / DNB in Internal Medicine (mandatory)
• DM / DNB Cardiology (in progress or completed) preferred
• BLS & ACLS certification desirable
• Registered with NMC / State Medical Council

For Attending / Associate Consultant:

• DM / DNB in Cardiology from a recognized institution
• 25 years of independent clinical experience in managing cardiac ICU or CCU
• Experience in managing complex cardiac emergencies and assisting in interventional procedures

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical acumen in acute cardiology and emergency management
• Competence in interpreting ECGs, echoes, and cardiac biomarkers
• Proficiency in use of monitors, ventilators, and cardiac life support equipment
• Ability to work efficiently in high-pressure, fast-paced CCU settings
• Good communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills