Cardiac Surgery Consultant

Summary

The consultant Cardiac Consultant is responsible for  surgical procedures of the heart.

Education/Qualifications 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/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:

• Participate and perform second on-call physician for monthly roster (cardiac surgery).
• Perform as primary operator in the various cardiac specialties, i.e. interventional and diagnostic cases, cardiac surgeries (CABG, open/close heart surgeries, implantation, etc.).
• In-charge of assigned academic activities i.e. journal presentation, cardiac surgery lectures, etc.
• Perform as Consultant in-Charge as delegated in the covered specialty area.
• Participate/serve in the various hospital or departmental committee as directed.
• Participate in the educational programs/activities as well as any graduate/postgraduate education that might develop.
• Supervise and evaluate residents rotating in the cardiac surgery services.
• Participate in the various hospital/departmental medical reviews and investigations.
• Supervise and involve in the research studies/works of junior staff.
• Must be flexible to cover other duties as needed by members of the staff.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Management.
• Must strictly adhere hospital and medical protocols, policies and regulations.
• Role model for junior staff in academic, clinical, social and ethical aspects.
• Ensure delivery of cardiac surgery services on a higher professional level.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Chairman of Cardiac Sciences or Division Head.