Clinical Assistant|Associate | Orthopedics

Unique Job Role

Clinical Assistant

Position

Clinical Assistant - Orthopaedics

Function

Clinical Services

Sub Function

Orthopaedics

Department

Orthopaedics

Reports To (Job Role / Position)

Director - Orthopaedics
• Job Purpose

Responsibility for assisting Mentor / Director and Consultants in diagnosis and delivery of clinical care in conformance with the Sir HN RFH standards of medical and service excellence
• Accountabilities

No.

Key Responsibilities: Service
• Will work under the supervision of Mentor / Director / Consultants.
• Help Mentor / Director / Consultants in conducting OPD and other clinical activities as specified and as per privileges granted
• Manage casualty cases under supervision of the consultants
• Assist in OPD based procedures like plastering, injections, K wire removals
• Guide the Orthopaedics nurse in day to day nursing activities and patient management
• Assist the OT team in ensuring adequacy of instruments and inventories for the Orthopaedics procedures. Also to ensure that the correct implants are ordered and available during the procedure
• 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 patient and family
• 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 patient / family as advised by the treating consultant
• Coordinate with the admission hub, OT staff and billing section for booking OT
• Follow the surgical checklist during the OT stage including surgical site marking and WHO surgical guidelines
• Prep the surgical patients, and carry out pre-op and post op care until discharge
• Conduct regular ward rounds and work at a time that facilitates efficient patient flow and meets treatment objectives to maintain continuity of patient care
• 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, OT notes, progress notes and HOTO notes on a daily basis
• Coordinate activities of nurses, resident doctors, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff for quality care and patient safety
• 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
• Follow use of evidence based practice protocols 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 as per departmental rota
• Comply with CME credits as per MMC guidelines and registrations 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
• Ensure the following activities are completed with respect to discharge process:
• Provisional Discharge:
• Confirmation of discharge by Consultants
• Confirmation and clearance of investigations done on the day of the discharge
• Removal of all lines and tubes in coordination with Nursing team
• Mark for Discharge:
• Completion of discharge summary
• Any other responsibility as assigned by the Director on the need basis
• Experience & Educational Requirements

Educational Qualifications
• Require MBBS+ MS or DNB in Orthopedics
• Experience require PG Fresher to 5 years