Medical Officer (Cardiology)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide round-the-clock clinical care and monitoring of patients admitted to the CCU.
• Conduct patient history taking, physical examination, clinical assessment, and regular reassessment.
• Assist Consultants and Registrars in the diagnosis and management of cardiac patients.
• Assist in the management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmia, and other acute cardiac conditions.
• Perform and interpret ECG and assist with other cardiac investigations as required.
• Initiate appropriate emergency measures, including CPR and basic life-support procedures, when necessary.
• Maintain accurate patient progress notes, treatment charts, investigation records, and other clinical documentation.
• Ensure proper handover of patients and important clinical information during shift changes.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Diagnostics, Pharmacy, Emergency, ICU, Cath Lab, and other relevant departments.
• Assist in procedures and interventions performed in the CCU under the supervision of Consultants/Registrars.
• Participate in CCU rounds, case discussions, clinical meetings, and academic activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their attendants regarding treatment and clinical updates as appropriate.
• Perform any other clinical duties assigned by the Consultant, Registrar, Head of Department, or hospital management.