Associate Consultant

Job Description – Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiology Position: Associate Consultant – Adult Cardiology Department: Cardiology Location: Narayana institute of cardiac science Reporting To: Head of Department / Senior Consultant – Cardiology Employment Type: Full-time Key Responsibilities • Evaluate and manage adult patients presenting with various cardiovascular conditions. • Conduct detailed clinical assessments and formulate appropriate diagnosis and treatment plans. • Manage patients with conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, and other cardiovascular disorders. • Interpret ECG, echocardiography, stress tests, Holter monitoring, and other relevant cardiac investigations. • Perform and/or assist with appropriate cardiology procedures as per clinical competency and hospital protocols. • Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations. • Participate in emergency cardiac care and respond to critical cardiac cases when required. • Coordinate with intensivists, physicians, surgeons, and other specialists for multidisciplinary patient management. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and medical records. • Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, and preventive cardiac care. • Follow hospital policies, clinical guidelines, infection-control practices, and patient-safety standards. • Participate in academic activities, case discussions, clinical audits, and continuing medical education programmes. • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department.