CCU/Cardiology Registrar

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other hospital personnel
• Excellent communication skills
• Close attention to details
• Compassionate character and gentle personality.

Education & Qualifications:

• MBBS and Masters Cardiology
• Minimum 2 years experience after Masters
• SCFHS is preferred
• Data flow is a must

Job Description

• Undertake a daily morning and evening round of all patients in CCU
• Attend consultant ward rounds and will have a current knowledge of the progress of inpatients under their care;
• Maintain a satisfactory standard of documentation in the files of patients in CCU;
• Maintain a high standard of communication with patients, patients’ families and staff. The Registrar will confer at all times with other clinical team members regarding discharge planning and progress of patients;
• Attend outpatient clinics and endeavor to see outpatients at their scheduled appointment times. Outpatients for pre-assessment in the department or who are to be discharged will be discussed with the consultant cardiologist;
• Answer calls from GPs and will make appropriate decisions regarding the disposition of these patients;
• Undertake investigation or treatment of patients in the CCU where appropriate and request assistance from the consultant on call when required
• Undertake ECG reporting and liaise with other departments regarding important abnormalities by telephone if necessary and discuss interpretations of ECGs with the consultant if required