Emergency Medicine Specialist

Job Summary:

Serves as a specialist in the emergency department, diagnoses and treats patients for diseases and disabilities; directs preventive care of patients according to approved procedures which are part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·        To perform the professional duties of a Specialist in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.

·        Determines which cases constitute an emergency, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, makes quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance.

·        Upon request examines in-patients on wards/ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if necessary.

·        Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio-telephone calls from remote areas requesting medical advice; occasionally must go on emergency ambulance trips or otherwise use good judgment in responding to bona fide outside emergencies.

·        Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given.  Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential n