Consultant Radiologist

Job description / Role

- Perform diagnostic procedures, interpret radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI images and perform interventional procedures within limits of the assigned privileges.
- Support and supervise specialist radiologists in guidance & interpretation.
- Ensure the practice adheres to relevant radiation safety legislation at practice site.
- Determine and support diagnostic research and technology innovation wherever applicable,
- Support education & promote training opportunities among fellow radiologist, physicians from other specialties, nurses & other clinical staff.

Responsibilities
- Support regular performance development reviews to identify individual training needs, set and monitor objectives in line with the needs of the individual and over all objectives.
- Ensure that the department's quality management system is developed & maintained.
- Ensure that appropriate risk management process and documents are in place in line with policies and procedures.
- Implement the provision of radiation protection services by the department and ensure that appropriate levels of expertise and advice on safety are provided to users of radiations.
- Implement the provision of equipment performance and quality assurance measurements on diagnostic equipment in line with current legislation and national guidance.
- Provide and be responsible for providing advice and measurements to ensure that equipment is used optimally.
- Providing advice on the procurement (specifications, choice and evaluation) of equipment which falls within the scope of the hospital.
- Implement measurements and professional judgment on optimization of image quality and radiation dose, including the resolution of image quality problems.
- Support and implement research activity and oversee such studies when requested by VPPA of the healthcare group.
- Attend and represent the department in programs conducted by the Hospital.
- Maintain good relationship with co-workers and patients, families & friends
- Give order for the specific preparation guidelines in special procedures of the patient.
- Interprets radiological examinations, performs those requiring flouroscopy, special procedures, angiography, invasive procedures, Ultrasound., CT Scan, MRI scanning within the limits of assigned privileges.
- As requested may need to travel to other sites for discussion of problem cases, and provide support for the clinical outside of the site when requested.
- Participates in the quality improvement programs of the radiology services.
- Responsible to instruct and assist the technologist produce appropriate views and positioning of patient when unusual or difficult problem arises.
- Conduct and participates in continuous education of technologist and medical education programs of physicians.

Requirements

- Graduate af a medical school recognized by the medical council of the country of origin with completion of appropriate internship and residency programs
- Postgraduate or equivalent qualification, based on residency training program, preferably with a fellowship accepted by Saudi Council for Healthcare Specialties
- At least five (5) years of practice In a Tertiary Care Hospital, after post higher qualification his/her specialty.
- Excellent clinical/ technical skills in his/her specialty.
- Strong scientific leadership and good interpersonal skills
- Clear and articulate communicators in both English and Arabic
- Effective collaboration with other organizations and staff groups
- High expertise in radiological physics, diagnostic and intervention and radiation protection
- Ability & experience in research and publication of scientific studies
- Appropriate knowledge on health and safety legislation

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