Senior Resident Medical Officer

The job description of an RMO

The main task includes:

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) reports to the Chief Resident Medical Officer and Medical Director and plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships between the Director of Nursing, Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Management, Consultants, Medical, Nursing Staff and the Multidisciplinary Team

• risk management,
• assessing changes in the patient's condition,
• initiating emergency treatment and informing the consultant immediately
• the RMO is also expected to act as a team leader in a cardiac arrest situation.

RMO Duties and Responsibilities

Emergency

• to be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment
• to demonstrate competency in adult and paediatric life support
• to respond immediately to clinical emergencies / lead the resuscitation team
• in an emergency situation undertake emergency investigations and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and as directed by the patients Consultant

Ward Duties

• be present and contactable within hospital premises at all times
• to clerk and assess patients on admission according to the hospital policy
• to maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the individual hospital
• to attend communication (handover) rounds as required
• to update clinical notes on all patients attended according to best practice for record keeping
• to respond promptly to the request of all medical staff
• (Consultants and other doctors, nurses) to see any patients within the hospital and to advise or start any treatment as indicated
• Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within all departments in the hospital as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, urinary catheterisations, administration of i.v drugs, ECG, phlebotomy, etc.· to check blood sample results and inform respective consultants for necessary actions· Coordinate with OT, Lab, blood bank & radiology for the required investigation and treatment.
• Prepare drug chart in consultation with consultants, monitor nursing care & ensure timely medicine administration.
• to assist with pre-operative /admission and outpatient clinics, if requested
• to prescribe medicines to take home and complete discharge summary letters as requested attend to all formalities with regard to discharge according to local policies
• before going off duty ensure written appropriate communication to the oncoming RMO specifying any requirements of individual patients

· Attend code blue & ambulance call.

· Any other work assigned by the management.

Customer Related

· 1. Giving psychological support to the patient & their relatives.

· 2. Ensure that the standard patient care protocol is followed.

Administration Related and others

· Ensure proper documentation of all patients attended.

· Manage and resolve conflicts between patients, staff, consultants

· To ensure optimum manpower ratio and optimum manpower utilization

To identify training needs and conduct performance reviews

· To participate in the confirmation and performance appraisal process of the medical team

Responsibility to Consultants

• inform Consultants of any change in the condition of their patients and any emergency procedures undertaken
• in a "routine situation" initiate requests and treatments with the prior consent of the patient's Consultant
• in the event of death of a patient inform the Consultant, and the patient's GP (if the Consultant is unable to do so)
• advise the Consultant immediately who threatens to discharge themselves against medical/nursing advice
• see and examine discharged post-operative patients, on requests of the consultant
• Night shift RMO are expected to call respective consultants of night condition of patients in between 7.7.30am with all blood report.

· To ensure that credentialing & privileging of all consultants is completed in all respects.

· To ensure that consultants adhere to the OPD timings and that there is maximum utilisation of the OPD

· To ensure that consultants adhere to the OT slots as per the booking time

· To ensure that consultants attend on admitted patients within the stipulated time frame

· To ensure that consultant‟s grievances are addressed

· To ensure that when a consultant is on leave his /her locum has been arranged.

· To have a good rapport with the consultants

· Coordination with consultants for hospital initiatives/meetings & implementation of policies.

Organizing and conducting Quarterly Consultants meetings with Management

· To inform to all concerned about the joining of a new consultant

Other duties

• Rmos must not routinely perform the role of surgical assistant in the Operating Department, but are required to respond in the event of an urgent/emergency situation
• Dispense drugs from the pharmacy as required following the local hospital policy
• To examine a sick/injured member of hospital staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
• RMO's are expected to look smart and presentable at all times, wearing a white coat and a name badge when attending patients

Administrative Duties

• Comply with the hospital consent and confidentiality policy maintain comprehensive clerking notes and treatment records for all patients
• Read understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures
• Complete hospital administrative documentation as required
• Ensure correct procedures are carried out in respect of patients discharging themselves, deaths in care and coroner's requirements

Health and Safety and Quality Assurance

• Be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the RMO's role in such an event
• Participate/assist/attend in-house trainings and scenarios as requested. This may include: fire safety, infection control, manual handling, blood transfusion etc.
• Be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the hospital

· To conduct medical, documentation and process audits periodically to ensure adherence to the various processes and protocols

· To ensure that the quality indicators are collected and mapped correctly

To present the analysis of the data compiled

· To ensure that the quality improvement plans are implemented

· To focus on areas where the quality indicators show low performance

Meeting and Reports

· To conduct Weekly, Monthly , Quarterly meetings of various committees

· To prepare MIS reports with an analysis

· To ensure that incident reports are created and closed within the given TAT and appropriate preventive actions are implemented

Skill Management

· Develop good communication skills, both written and verbal to ensure accurate information is conveyed to other members of the team.

· Identify area of improvement and encourage staff development

· To undertake an appraisal and personal development review annually and through self-development, continuously update and improve knowledge and competencies.

· Keep abreast of current medical concepts and be prepared to adopt new methods of patient care as appropriate.

· Ensure all the required reports are maintained as required by Dept head and management.

• Qualification: MBBS/ BHMS or equivalent medical qualification

Total Experience : 1-5 years.

Key Skills : Management of acute related emergencies , Fully registered and current licence to practice as required by Law, Good communication Skill Patient Care.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Rotational shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• total work: 4 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person