Senior Resident - Pulmonology

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Position Summary

The Senior Resident in Pulmonology is responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients with respiratory diseases under the supervision of senior faculty/consultants. The role includes clinical management, procedures, patient counseling, academic participation, and involvement in ongoing departmental research and teaching activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage OPD, IPD, and emergency cases related to respiratory and critical care.
• Diagnose and treat conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, ILD, TB, sleep disorders, and other pulmonary diseases.
• Provide care to critically ill patients in ICU, including ventilator and non-invasive respiratory support management.
• Participate in daily rounds, formulate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Attend and manage pulmonary emergencies including acute respiratory failure, hemoptysis, severe asthma attacks, etc.
  

2. Procedures

• Perform and assist in pulmonology procedures such as:
• Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy
• Thoracentesis & pleural biopsies
• Endotracheal intubation
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling
• Ventilator management
• Sleep study interpretation (optional based on department setup)
  
• Assist consultants during advanced interventional pulmonology procedures, if available.
  

3. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, clinical notes, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and medical ethics.
• Participate in morbidity/mortality meetings and clinical audits.
  

4. Academic & Teaching

• Teach and mentor junior residents, interns, and medical students.
• Present clinical cases, seminars, journal clubs, and participate in academic sessions of the department.
• Engage in research projects and contribute to publications when required.
  

5. Patient & Family Communication

• Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and preventive measures.
• Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  

6. On-Call Duties

• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency and ICU coverage.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls related to respiratory and critical care.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS with MD/DNB in Pulmonary Medicine/Respiratory Medicine/Chest Medicine.
• Valid medical registration with state or national medical council.
• Prior experience as a Junior Resident in Pulmonology or Internal Medicine is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge, decision-making skills, and ability to manage critical care cases.
• Good communication skills, professionalism, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  

Key Competencies

• Expertise in respiratory disease management
• Critical care and ventilator management
• Diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Compassionate patient care
• Academic interest and research orientation