Junior Consultant Cardiologist

• Monitoring and providing general care to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;
• Admitting patients requiring special care, followed by investigations and treatment
• Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;
• Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. Performing operations and specialist investigations;
• Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;
• Working with other doctors as part of a team, either in the same department or within other specialties;
• Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;
• Promoting health education;
• Undertaking managerial responsibilities such as planning the workload and staffing of the department, especially at more senior levels;
• Teaching and supervising junior doctors and medical students;
• Carrying out auditing and research.

Doctor must possess a DM in Cardiology with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience, have working knowledge of NABH/JCI-accredited hospital standards, and be willing to relocate to Siliguri. Immediate joiners or those available within one month will be preferred."

• Prepare patients for 2D echocardiography procedures, explain the process and address any questions or concerns. Ensure patients are in the appropriate position for imaging
• Perform 2D echocardiograms to visualize and record the structures and functions of the heart, including chambers, valves, blood flow and wall motion.
• Adjust the ultrasound equipment settings to optimize image quality and obtain clear and accurate images of the heart.
• Position the transducer (ultrasound probe) on the patient's chest, ribs, or other designated areas to obtain specific views of the heart.
• Utilize Doppler techniques, such as color Doppler and spectral Doppler, to assess blood flow and detect any abnormalities or restrictions.
• Assist in stress echocardiography tests, which may involve exercise or medication to evaluate heart function under stress conditions.
• Administer contrast agents when necessary to improve imaging of certain heart structures or blood flow.
• Accurately document and store echocardiography images, patient information and any abnormalities observed during testing.
• Maintain and calibrate echocardiography equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Provide instructions to patients on the purpose of the test, what to expect during the procedure and post-procedure care.
• Assist in analyzing echocardiography data and collaborating with cardiologists to interpret the results.