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The Registrar– ER coordinates and administers Emergency Room services in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Department Policy & Guidelines. Provides primary care to the host of patients entering Hospital ERs with illnesses and injuries covering a broad spectrum, from acute infections to life-threatening conditions.
Operational Duties
1. Attends/Interviews all patients presenting to ER, provided they fulfill formalities of the ER department according to NMH policies & procedures
2. Provides non-surgical care to patients; works with nurses and other emergency room staff to prioritize and evaluate cases
3. Supervises clinical nurse’s work and answers to medical problem arising in the ER.
4. Takes patient history, conducts physical examinations, requests and interprets other necessary investigations as the patient’s condition mandates
5. Gives the necessary medical advice needed based on diagnosis; whether a prescription, medical management in ER, admission to the inpatient department, referral or transfer to another consultation facility.
6. Performs medical procedures according to his/her clinical privileges
7. Refers patients to a medical specialists or other practitioners as and when required
8. Completes clinical notes of ER files and writes medical reports in consultation with the Consultant
9. Decides and issues sick leave, according to MOH regulations and policies of NMH
Patient Care
10. Considers the patient’s safety as the first priority while working.
11. Includes the patients in discussions concerning appropriate diagnostic and management procedures.
12. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care needs.
13. Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.
14. Participates regularly with other department staff, in decision-making related to patient care
Compliance with Medical Ethics
15. Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Emergency Medicine.
16. Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior; practices medicine ethically and stays consistent with the obligations of a physician.
17. Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians while caring for the patient.
18. Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.
Other Duties
19. Initiates continuous quality improvement programs for populations served
20. Attends regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery
21. Participate actively in the Hospital educational program, clinical audits, and research
22. Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Clinical Director, Medical Director & Assistant Medical Director.