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Clinical Assistant / Clinical Associate – Critical Care

Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre
0-4 years
12 LPA - 20 LPA
PAN-India, India
2 June 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc / M.Sc / B.Pharm / M.Pharm / PharmD / Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Assistant / Clinical Associate – Critical Care

Location: India
Department: Critical Care – Medical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open Positions: 02


Role Summary

The Clinical Assistant / Clinical Associate – Critical Care is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and other critical care settings. The role involves patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring critically ill patients, emergency management, clinical documentation, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

The position is ideal for early-career physicians with postgraduate training in Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or Anaesthesia who are passionate about critical care medicine and patient management.


Key Responsibilities

Critical Care Patient Management

  • Assess, evaluate, and manage critically ill patients admitted to ICU and critical care units.

  • Perform comprehensive clinical examinations and formulate management plans.

  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response.

  • Ensure evidence-based clinical care and adherence to critical care protocols.

Clinical Assessment & Monitoring

  • Conduct:

    • Initial Patient Evaluations

    • Daily Clinical Assessments

    • Follow-up Examinations

    • Critical Care Monitoring

  • Interpret and monitor:

    • Vital Signs

    • Hemodynamic Parameters

    • Laboratory Investigations

    • Radiological Findings

    • Clinical Progress Indicators

  • Escalate clinical concerns promptly to senior consultants.

Emergency & Critical Care Support

  • Participate in the management of:

    • Medical Emergencies

    • Code Blue Situations

    • Cardiac Arrests

    • Respiratory Emergencies

    • Sepsis and Shock Cases

  • Assist in advanced life support interventions.

  • Support rapid response and emergency care teams.

Procedural Assistance

  • Assist or perform procedures as per competency and departmental protocols, including:

    • Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling

    • Central Venous Line Assistance

    • Endotracheal Intubation Assistance

    • Ventilator Management Support

    • Pleural Procedures

    • Critical Care Interventions

  • Ensure adherence to aseptic and patient safety practices.

Ventilator & Respiratory Care Management

  • Support management of mechanically ventilated patients.

  • Monitor ventilator parameters and patient responses.

  • Collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists, and respiratory therapists.

  • Assist in weaning and respiratory support protocols.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Intensivists

    • Pulmonologists

    • Anaesthesiologists

    • Nursing Teams

    • Physiotherapists

    • Dieticians

    • Clinical Support Services

  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions.

  • Ensure continuity and coordination of patient care.

Documentation & Clinical Records

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of:

    • Patient Assessments

    • Clinical Notes

    • Progress Reports

    • Treatment Plans

    • Procedures Performed

  • Ensure compliance with hospital documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Patient & Family Communication

  • Communicate patient status updates to families under consultant guidance.

  • Provide counseling regarding treatment plans and expected outcomes.

  • Ensure compassionate and patient-centered communication.

Quality & Patient Safety

  • Adhere to:

    • Hospital Policies

    • Critical Care Protocols

    • Infection Control Practices

    • Clinical Governance Standards

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

  • Support accreditation and audit requirements.

Academic & Professional Development

  • Participate in:

    • Clinical Meetings

    • Journal Clubs

    • Case Discussions

    • CME Programs

  • Stay updated with advances in critical care medicine.

  • Contribute to departmental teaching and academic activities.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • MD / DNB in:

    • General Medicine

    • Pulmonary Medicine

    • Anaesthesia

Preferred Qualification

  • IDCCM (Indian Diploma in Critical Care Medicine)

OR

  • FNB Critical Care Medicine

(Optional but preferred)


Experience

  • 0–4 years of post-postgraduate experience.

  • Fresh postgraduates with strong critical care exposure may also apply.

  • Experience in ICU, Emergency Medicine, or Critical Care settings preferred.