Radiology Consultant

Summary

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Thoracic Chest Radiology, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and procedures.

Education / Qualification Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. 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 / equivalence certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board / equivalence 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:

• Provides high quality diagnosis and treatment to pediatric patients using radiological techniques at the administrative direction of the Chairman of Medical Imaginig Services.
• Diagnosis and treatment include conducting 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 high 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 levels of patient safety against all kinds of adverse effects from X-rays, MRI or Nuclear Medicine procedures
• Ensures all department staff protects themselves against effects of X-rays, MRI or Nuclear Medicine procedures as per the employee safety policies of the hospital

Academic Responsibilities

• Direct and advices junior staff on patient management especially in the field of Pediatric Imaging
• Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff
• Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in the field of Pediatric Imaging, following and implementing theme 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

• Understand the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chair of department
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities an 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 the 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