Specialist - Fetal Medicine

Overview

• Providing surgical care both in the operating room and in the O.P.D. for gynecologic and obstetric conditions for both emergency and planned procedures.
• Covering the Delivery Room to include admitting patients, reviewing their history, planning a course of action, performing both spontaneous and operative deliveries, and interacting with midwives.
• Covering the Emergency Service by promptly responding to calls for consultation.
• Doing and interpreting ultrasound examinations both in hospital and on an out-patient basis.
• Interpreting fetal heart rate monitoring and taking appropriate action.
• Carrying out formal and informal consultations from physicians on other Services.
• Interacting with patients' families to keep them informed of the patient's condition, changes in condition and plans.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
• Works closely with other HODs in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
• Makes recommendations for patient transfers to other medical facilities if and when required.
• Keeps the Division Head well informed of Department activities and receives guidance from the Division Head in the accomplishment of his duties.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with the staff, with associates and with Management.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for obstetric emergencies.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.