Night Duty Medical Officer Mumbai (India)
Job Description of a Duty Medical Officer (RMO/ARMO): The Assistant Duty Medical Officer assists in providing round-the-clock medical services to patients. They support the Consultants, Surgeons and Treating Doctors and other medical staff in monitoring, diagnosing, and treating patients, primarily in emergency, inpatient, or night-duty settings. The role ensures continuity of care when senior consultants are unavailable. Required Skills and Qualifications: MBBS , BAMS/BHMS/PGDEMS/MD. Registration with the Medical Council of the relevant country/state. Post graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine System (PGDEMS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (often preferred). Valuable clinical judgment, communication, and multitasking skills. Communication Skills: English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. Key Responsibilities: Patient Care Perform preliminary examination and assessment of patients. Take and record detailed patient histories. Monitor vital signs and report significant changes to senior doctors. Assist in diagnosis and management under supervision of senior clinicians. Emergency Care Respond promptly to emergency situations. Initiate life-saving procedures such as CPR, airway management, and stabilization. Assist in managing trauma, poisoning, cardiac, and other critical cases. Documentation and Reporting Maintain accurate and timely medical records. Document treatments, medications, progress notes, patient/relative communication and test results. To check Consent forms wherever applicable Prepare daily case summaries and handover notes for shift changes. Coordination and Communication Coordinate with nursing staff, diagnostic departments, and consultants. Update patient relatives about condition and progress (if authorized). Facilitate admission and discharge processes. Procedures and Treatment Administer IV fluids, injections, and medications as prescribed. Assist in minor surgical procedures or wound care. Support pre-operative and post-operative patient care. Supervision and Support Guide nursing and paramedical staff as required. Ensure infection control and hygiene protocols are followed. Night and Rotational Duties Work in shifts, including night duties, weekends, and public holidays. Remain on-call to handle patient emergencies during off-hours. Job Type: Full time Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month Work Location: In person
