Senior House Officer

Location-Narayana Institute of cardiac scienceRole Summary

A Duty Doctor provides round-the-clock clinical care for admitted patients and emergency cases, ensuring timely treatment and coordination with specialists and nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and assess OPD/IPD/emergency patients
• Handle medical emergencies and stabilize patients
• Conduct ward rounds and monitor patient progress
• Prescribe medications and initiate treatment plans
• Assist consultants during rounds and procedures
• Maintain patient documentation, discharge summaries, and EHR updates
• Coordinate with nurses, labs, radiology, ICU, and other departments
• Perform basic bedside procedures:
  • IV line insertion
  • Catheterization
  • Suturing
  • CPR/BLS
  • Nebulization
  • ECG interpretation
• Communicate patient status to families and consultants
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and medico-legal documentation