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The Bayview Hospital is seeking a qualified medical practitioner who is registered with the Medical Council of Barbados to fill the full-time position of Resident Medical Officer (RMO). The successful candidate will be expected to continuously monitor and evaluate in hospital patients assisting with the management of surgical/medical patients and providing support to consultant physicians.
Job Responsibility:
Make entries in the patient’s notes (electronic) as appropriate following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures
Facilitate in-house training sessions to both medical and non-medical staff members
Demonstrate the ability to provide care and manage postoperative patients i.e dressing application, patient transfer and monitoring for immediate complications
Assist physicians on the ward with review of patient, site IV access and provide care under the guidance of the Consulting Surgeon/ Specialist Physician
Admit patients who are transferred into the ICU
Take an active role in monitoring patients and respond to clinical parameters (e.g. blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, oxygen saturations and pain)
Clearly document all examinations and examination findings
Administer injections for radiological investigations when required
Undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation)
Attend meetings to discuss issues, incidents and accidents with the Risk Management Officer/ Nurse Manager
Countersign any drug instructions given by consultants over the telephone and satisfy prescribing requirements throughout the hospital
Communicate as often as necessary with the hospital’s Pharmacist in relation to the patient’s prescription and to adhere to the Formulary
Work with the ICU Consultant in managing patients in ICU
Requirements:
ACLS & BLS qualifications
Medical Doctor with minimum of 3 years post graduation
ICU and/or Emergency care experience
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent Communication skills
oral and written
Ability to multi-task and perform well in stressful situations