Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist – AGC Tenwek Hospital 41 views

Position: Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist

Job Description: intensivist critical care

The AGC Tenwek Hospital Cardiothoracic Centre will provide exemplary cardiac and thoracic care, setting new standards in medical services and outcomes within this specialist. It features cutting-edge technology and is led by some of the foremost experts in the field. In pursuit of growth and to enhance our service delivery, the Hospital is seeking talented, dedicated professionals, who are not only skilled in their field but who are also passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are a surgeon, nurse, technician, or support staff, the Hospital offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can achieve your career goals while contributing to health and healing.

Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist(Tenwek Hospital)

Critical Care Intensivist Purpose:

To provide intensivist critical care services within the respective department in order that the patient receives quality care and support in recovery from cardiothoracic surgery or in co-management of critically ill pre-operative cardiothoracic patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
2. Prescribe tests and treatments and recommend surgery where pre-operative optimization has been achieved for pre-operative critical patients, or help patient recover in the acute peri-operative stage after emergence form cardiothoracic surgery.
3. Be able to perform or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
4. Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including tests, test results and treatment prescribed. This documentation can be done in person or offered in consultation with junior doctors, cardiac MO’s, echo technicians, cardiothoracic fellows or surgeons.
5. Perform tests when needed to check health and particular cardiovascular systems and be able to interpret test results to help diagnose and manage the patients.
6. Provide support and advice to patients receiving intermediate long-term care as they transition out of the critical care unit.
7. Train and provide educational support and mentorship to junior staff. Be willing to supervise (or if certified) help co-ordinate and offer BLS/ ACLS training.
8. Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
9. Be willing to promote cardiothoracic-related research. Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
10. Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
11. Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
12. Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
13. Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Medical and Dental Council regulations.
14. Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.

SPECIFIC SKILLS SET

1. Good fund of knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, ionotropic and vasopressor support
2. Able to perform basic bedside echocardiography and/or interpret results to guide in clinical care
3. Can set up ventilator and troubleshoot for proper functioning with overhead consultation of respiratory therapist when need arises
4. Basic knowledge of use, management and troubleshooting intra-aortic balloon pump and other cardiac support devises that may be used

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:

• Cardiothoracic fellows, medical and clinical officers, echocardiography technicians, nurses

QUALIFICATIONS                                                    

1. Committed Christian
2. Medical degree, Masters or fellowship in Adult/Pediatrics Critical care
3. Valid medical license and registered with the Kenya Medical and Dental Council
4. Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
5. BLS, ACLS Certified
6. Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills
7. Mentorship training is an added advantage
8. Computer Literate

How to Apply

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