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RMO Duties and Responsibilities
 
 
 
Emergency
  • to be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment and
    to demonstarte competency in ACLS/PALS
  • to respond immediately to clinical emergencies / lead the resuscitation team
  • in an emergency situation undertake emergency investigations and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and as directed by the patients Consultant
Ward Duties
  • be present and contactable within hospital premises at all times
  • to clerk and assess patients on admission according to the hospital policy
  • to maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the individual hospital
  • to attend communication (handover) rounds as require
  • to update clinical notes on all patients attended according to best practice for record keeping
  • to respond promptly to the request of all medical staff ( Consultants and other doctors, nurses) to see any patients within the hospital and to advise or start any treatment as indicated
  • undertake specific medical procedures on patients within all departments in the hospital as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, urinary catheterisations, administartion of i.v drugs, ECG, phlebotomy, etc.
  • to check blood sample results and take necessary actions
  • to assist with pre-operative /admission and outpatient clinics, if requested
  • to prescribe medicines to take home and complete discharge letters as requested according to local policies
  • before going off duty ensure appropriate communication to the oncoming RMO specifying any requirements of individual patients 

Responsibility to Consultants 

  • inform Consultants of any change in the condition of their patients and any
    emergency procedures undertaken
  • in a ‘routine situation’ initiate requests and treatments with the prior consent of the patient’s Consultant 
  • in the event of death of a patient inform the Consultant, and the patient’s GP (if the Consultant is unable to do so)
  • advise the Consultant immediately who threatens to discharge themselves against medical/nursing advice
  • see and examine discharged post-operative patients, on requests of the consultant
 Other duties
  • RMO’s must not routinely perform the role of surgical assistant in the Operating Department, but are required to respond in the event of an urgent/emergency situation
  • dispense drugs from the pharmacy as required following the local hospital policy
  • to examine a sick/injured member of hospital staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment
  • RMO’s are expected to look smart and presentable at all times, wearing a white coat and a name badge when attending patients
 Administrative Duties
  • comply with the hospital consent and confidentiality policy
    maintain comprehensive clerking notes and treatment records for all patients
  • read understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures
  • complete hospital administrative documentation as required
  • ensure correct procedures are carried out in respect of patients discharging themselves, deaths in care and coroner’s requirements 
Health and Safety and Quality Assurance
  • be familiar, understand and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations including evacuation policy and the RMO’s role in such an event
  • participate/assist/attend in-house trainings as requested. This may include: fire safety, infection control, manual handling, blood transfusion
  • be aware of the promotion of effective customer care and public relations in order to promote the good reputation of the hospital