Neonatology Specialist

To coordinate care and medically manage newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery.

Ensure that critically ill newborns receive the proper nutrition for healing and growth.

Provide care to the newborn at a cesarean or other delivery that involves medical problems in the mother or baby that may compromise the infant's health and require medical intervention in the delivery room.

Stabilize and treat newborns with any life-threatening medical problems.

Consult with obstetricians, pediatricians, and family physicians about conditions affecting newborn infants.

Supports in professional development of all medical, technical and nursing staff in his/her area of expertise.

Participates in the various committees for the upgrading of patient care services and organization of work within and outside the hospital.

Participates in scheduling of on-call duties and provides on-call services.

Participates in the assessment and updating of drug, medical supply and equipment needs.

Writes, completes and approves medical reports for patients.

Participates in research activities.

Performs special procedures as privileged.

Adheres to policies, guidelines, plans and programs of the organization.

Performs other duties as assigned/directed by the Head of the department.