Clinical Assistant- Pulmonology

• Will work under the supervision of Director / Consultant. Will not ordinarily have independent privileges
• Help Director / Consultants in conducting OPD and other clinical activities as specified and as per privileges granted
• Support Consultants in conducting specialty clinics such as Allergy clinics as per privileges
• Assist in Bronchoscopy & chest related pleural tapping, insertion of ICDs and other clinical procedures as per the assigned clinical privileges
• Collate and analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose disease of the patient
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized comprehensive medical care to treat / prevent / limit illness, disease, or injury under consultation of primary consultants. Identify patients risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk under consultation of primary consultants.
• Explain procedures, obtain consents and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with guardian and family
• Supervise PFT Technicians and review their PFT reports for final submission to the treating consultant and patients
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary and discuss the same with the treating Consultant. Refer patient to other specialist as and when required after due intimation and explanation to guardian / family as advised by the treating consultant
• Conduct regular ward rounds and works at a time that facilitates efficient patient flow and meets treatment objectives to maintain continuity of patient care covering the wards, Floors, EMS and Outreach clinics
• Maintain and update documentation in Hospital Information System with respect to assigned clinical responsibilities including patient history, clinical assessment, prescriptions, medications, progress notes, investigations, discharge notes and any other medical records
• Maintain clinical documentation including initial assessment, progress notes and HOTO notes on a daily basis
• Ensure accurate exchange of information during care transition and transfer of patients ensuring that patient privacy and confidentiality is duly protected at all the times
• Promote use of evidence based practice to ensure patient safety
• Prepare and release discharge summaries as advised by primary consultant
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and health professionals to develop effective and appropriate multidisciplinary treatment plans for patients
• Cover ward duties and attend to on call emergency care on need basis and as per departmental rota
• Comply with CME credits as per MMC guidelines in vogue
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings, committees and perform all the responsibilities as assigned
• Participate as per the defined role during any internal / external disaster
• Any other responsibility as assigned by the organization on the need basis

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