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Cardiac Eccco(Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Clinical Officer) at Tenwek Hospital
3 months ago
Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God." The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa.
Job Summary:
The Anesthesiologist job exists to monitor, evaluate, oversee, and provide a continual assessment of the patient's care before, during, and after surgery, prepare reports, and participate in research in the area of specialization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform comprehensive History and Physical Examinations relevant to clinical practice.
Rapidly form differential diagnoses in undifferentiated patients.
Appropriately triage patients who require urgent intervention.
Safely initiate management plans for the stabilization of critically unwell patients.
Provide continuous care to patients in Critical Care areas – including ventilated patients.
Perform relevant procedures required to assess and stabilize patients including, but not limited to:
Cardiac Ultrasound (ECHO)
Focused Abdominal Sonography in Trauma (FAST)
Assessment of IVC volume by Ultrasound
Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis
Central Line insertion and care (if trained in this procedure)
Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation of adults and children
Conscious Sedation
Regional Analgesia (as trained)
Ventilator set up and continuous management of ventilated patients
Stabilization of open and closed fractures
Needle decompression and chest tube insertion (if trained in this procedure)
Administration of IV pressors and anti-hypertensives, as clinically indicated
ECG Interpretation Basic and Advanced Level
Work in the Cardiac Emergency / Casualty Department as the primary caregiver for undifferentiated presenting patients, when assigned to the Emergency Department.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team as the primary caregiver in the Critical Care areas of the Hospital including Cardiac Intensive Care Units, HDU Units, and the Thoracic and General Ward as needed.
Teach and supervise other clinicians in the areas of Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support.
Lead and participate in ‘rapid response’ teams aimed at quick assessment and stabilization of critically unwell patients, including resuscitation.
Be actively involved in the ECCCO Training Program and willing to provide a lecture presentation 3-4 times yearly to the ECCCO Trainees. Provide active training and mentoring of the ECCCO Trainees at the bedside and in the clinical areas.
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.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty
Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Medical and Dental Council regulations.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)
Lead ECCCO Clinical Head, Head of Critical Care ICU, Head of Cardiac Emergency
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Nursing staff, Patient Assistants, and Clinical teams
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
Committed born again Christian with evidence of spiritual maturity and growth.
Successful completion of a Kenya Clinical Officers Council approved Basic Diploma of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, as well as an approved Internship year program or an equivalent qualification.
Successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
(Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, or ECCCO).
Desirable Qualifications:
Two to three years of ECCCO experience.
Previous experience or training in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
Previous experience or training in teaching.
Other Skills Required:
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Organizational skills
Observational skills
Analytical skills
Compassion
Supervisory skills
Ability to work under pressure
Mentorship training is an added advantage.
