Job description
Position Overview: The Medical Officer (Eye
Donation) will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out eye donation
procedures, ensuring proper consent is obtained from the family members, and
providing post-procedure acknowledgment. This role requires close interaction
with the family of the deceased, working with a team to perform enucleation or
excision procedures, and providing necessary documentation and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Initial Coordination and Call Handling:
Collect relevant details over the phone from the donor s
family:
- Name
of the donor
- Age
of the donor
- Death
certificate
- Time
of death
- Cause
of death
- Obtain
consent from the family for the eye donation process. Confirm the location
of the deceased.
Preparation for Enucleation/Excision:
- Collaborate
with the Eye Call Manager to determine whether enucleation or excision is
to be performed.
- Ensure
that the driver is ready with the necessary enucleation or excision kit,
as per the procedure specified.
Travel to the Location:
- Coordinate
with the driver and travel to the location in the hospital car, ensuring
timely arrival.
Consent and Documentation:
- Upon
arrival, approach the family members for written consent.
- Complete
the required documentation and forms, ensuring all necessary details are
recorded correctly.
Enucleation Procedure:
- Before
starting the enucleation procedure, ask the family members to step out of
the room for 10-minute duration.
- Perform
the enucleation procedure, which typically takes around 10 minutes.
Post-Procedure Process:
- Upon
completion of the procedure, hand over the acknowledgment certificate to a
family member.
- Express
gratitude with a thank-you gesture for the family s consent and
cooperation.
Qualifications and Skills:
Medical degree (MBBS or BAMS)
- Excellent
communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with
empathy.
- Strong
organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Ability to work under pressure and respond promptly to emergencies.
Work Environment:
- Hospital
and field-based, with travel required to the location of the deceased.
- On-call
hours as per the requirements of the eye donation program.