Acute Care Emergency Medical Officer
The Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) is responsible for providing immediate medical care to patients in emergency situations. This role involves assessing, stabilizing, and managing critically ill or injured patients, ensuring prompt treatment, and coordinating with specialists for further medical intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
Emergency Patient Care & Medical Response:
- Assess and diagnose emergency cases, providing immediate medical attention.
- Perform critical procedures, including airway management, intubation, and CPR.
- Stabilize patients and initiate appropriate treatments for trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, and other emergencies.
- Monitor and manage patients in emergency and high-dependency units.
- Ensure rapid decision-making and coordination for emergency referrals and admissions.
Critical Care & Trauma Management:
- Handle life-threatening conditions such as shock, sepsis, and respiratory failure.
- Provide advanced resuscitation and life-support measures.
- Work closely with ICU, surgery, and other critical care teams for seamless patient management.
Patient & Family Communication:
- Inform patients and their families about the condition, treatment plans, and prognosis.
- Provide emotional support and counseling during critical situations.
- Ensure transparency and maintain ethical medical practices.
Team Collaboration & Coordination:
- Work closely with nurses, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic emergency care.
- Coordinate with ambulance services for patient transportation and referrals.
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills, training programs, and hospital meetings.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with emergency duty allowances.
- Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare institution.
- Hands-on experience with diverse medical emergencies.
- Professional development programs and career advancement opportunities.
- Health and medical benefits, including insurance coverage.
