Cardiac Anesthesia Consultant

Summary

Within the mission, vision and values of Saudi Arabian National Guard Health Affairs, delivery of cardiac anesthesia and related services to the patients of the KAMC, Riyadh appropriate to their expertise, work experience, language and computer skills under the responsibility of the Chairman of the Department of Cardiac Sciences.

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  Anesthesiology  (ABA)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Cardiac Anesthesia)
     • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register in Cardiac Anesthesia
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP- Cardiac Anesthesia)
     • 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:

• License from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand is a must
• Current and in good Standing  License/Registration to practice in country of residence
• Current BLS/ACLS Certification

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide high quality cardiac anesthesia care to the patient clientele.
2. Provide consultation services to patients as requested.
3. Supervise anesthetics of lower grades, with particular reference to staff physicians.
4. Teach and supervise residents in the Cardiac Anesthesia Residency Program.
5. Participate in departmental and hospital teaching activities
6. Participate in and initiate research activities
7. Participate in committees and other administrative functions as needed.
8. Maintain a list of privileges, and work within the confines of that perimeter.
9. Understand and adhere to all hospital policies and procedures pertaining to medical practice.
10. Participate in the quality improvement and reviews conducted by the Department of Cardiac Sciences.
11. Perform other related duties as appropriate and as assigned.
12. Undertake continuing medical education activities.
13. Performs other job related duties as assigned.