Medical Officer, Accident & Emergency
Job description
Main Responsibilities Manage Accident & Emergency (A&E) services at KPJ Bandar Maharani Specialist Hospital according to hospital policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Attend to all emergency cases promptly and provide immediate treatment, especially in life-threatening situations. Perform resuscitation and stabilisation of patients before admission or further investigation .
Perform basic emergency procedures ( e.g. : intravenous line, catheter insertion, suturing) when required . Order and review appropriate investigations and document all findings properly. Manage referral cases, including KPJ staff and relatives seeking medical attention . Assess, investigate, and manage referral and non-referral cases appropriately.
Refer patients to relevant consultants when consultants care or admission is required . Respect patients wish at all times . Certify death on arrival cases and consult consultants when necessary . Lodge police reports for suspected criminal or unnatural deaths or injuries . Assess and manage walk-in (cold) cases, provide treatment, and refer to consultant when needed .
Ensure clear communication with patients, relatives and consultants regarding management and charges . Assists to informed consultation fees, admission deposits, and obtain patient approval before referral. Respond promptly to Code Blue, ward emergencies and other emergency alert. Inform attending consultants and document important discussions and decisions.
Perform ward procedures within competency when required . Certify deaths for ward patients after office hours or during public holidays when requested. Attend hospital courses, medical training, and continuously update medical knowledge. Conduct internal and external medical training such as regular CME talk. Provide medical treatment, ward calls, and support during patient transfers when necessary.
Conduct medical screenings for corporate clients and walk-in patients. Prepare blood/plasma requests and medical reports for insurance or other purposes. Comply with Occupational Safety & Health (OSH), ISO standards, patient safety goals, 5S activities, and hospital policies.