Neurophysiology Intraoperative Monitoring Consultant

Neurophysiology Intraoperative Monitoring Consultant

  • King Fahad Medical City
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Responsible to assess the integrity of neural structures and consciousness during surgical procedures. It includes both monitoring of neural tissue as well as the localization of vital neural structures.

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:

  • Report all Neurophysiologic studies, ensuring that standard protocols are applied.
  • Applies and teaches new techniques as per the advances in the field of Neurophysiology.
  • Oversees the operation of the Neurophysiology Laboratory including the on-going training of technicians, resident and fellows
  • Participates in clinical and laboratory researches in Neurophysiology.
  • Participates and encourage, continuous professional education among the staff in the department.
  • Participates in national and international scientific meetings.
  • Creates scientific links with international bodies in Neurophysiology.