Abdominal Radiology Consultant

Abdominal Radiology Consultant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posted 15 hours ago
We are looking for hard-working & adventurous consultants who wish to advance their careers by joining overseas hospitals to gain international experience.
Summary
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Abdominal Imaging, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital s policies and procedures.
Education/Qualifications Required:
Basic medical degree from recognized institution
Post-qualification certification
Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
USA: The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (RCPS-C)
UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above
Experience Post-Qualifications:
Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).
License:
Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibilities
Provides high quality diagnosis and treatment to patients using radiological techniques in the field of abdominal imaging at the administrative direction of the Chair of Medical Imaging Services. Diagnosis and treatment include conduction radiological procedures like CT, MRI, Ultrasound and angiography, X-rays, Mammography and nuclear medicine procedures
Oversees and conducts all Radiological tests and procedures conducted by technologists/assistant physicians within the department for all other departments across the Medical and Clinical affairs division/patients.
Generates timely and highly accurate reports for all radiological tests/procedures conducted within the department
Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences
Assists the patient s primary physician to select the appropriate diagnostic procedure and assists physicians/surgeons before or during surgical procedures
Ensures high level of patient safety against all kinds of adverse effects from X-rays, MRI or Nuclear Medicine procedures
Ensures all department staff protect themselves against effects of X Rays, MRI or Nuclear Medicine procedures as per the employee safety policies of the hospital
Academic Responsibilities
Directs and advises junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Abdominal Imaging
Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff
Keep abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in the field of Abdominal Imaging, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards
Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department
Participates in national and international medical conferences
Research Responsibilities
Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC
Administrative Responsibilities
Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chair of the department
Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees, as required.
Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across he hospital
Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur
Follows all Organization s related Policies and Procedures.
Participates in self and others education, training and development, as applicable.
Performs other related duties as assigned.