أخصائي أول أشعة

Job Purpose / Objective :

• Perform all types of radiological examinations, requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, invasive procedures, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scanning within the limit of his/her training, experience and clinical privileges, and with the approval of the Director Radiology.
• Read and analyze diagnostic images to make diagnoses, recording imaging data and patient history.
• Deliver radiation therapy as part of a treatment plan and prescribe medications and consult with patients.
• Participate in Physician/Radiologist conferences.
• Travel to other sites for discussion of problem cases, and provide support for the clinics outside of the site when requested.
• Support the Radiology Director in the whole function of the Radiology Department.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement programs of the radiology service.
• Responsible to work with the technologists and when appropriate to instruct them in specialized views and positioning of patients when unusual or difficult problem arise.
• Participate in quality improvement program of the service to meet HMG group standards.
• Participate in the teaching of radiologist, sonologist, technologists and medical education of physicians.
• Maintain a high standard of professional care in accordance with the International / National Healthcare Standards.
• Obtain informed consent for all patients in accordance with hospital policy for the undertaking of any diagnostic procedure, operation, test or procedure.
• Provide reports and information as required by the Consultant/ Head of Department.
• Play an active role in the education of the patient and his/ her family on a healthy lifestyle. Contributes to awareness and education of the community, in general, on issues related to health.
• Participate in, and lead person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Provide orientation, bedside training and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees (interns, residents and fellows) as assigned.
• Participate in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable and department’s educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.

Perform other miscellaneous related duties that are applicable to Radiology Department and as requested by the Head of Radiology.

• Perform all types of radiological examinations, requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, invasive procedures, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scanning within the limit of his/her training, experience and clinical privileges, and with the approval of the Director Radiology.
• Read and analyze diagnostic images to make diagnoses, recording imaging data and patient history.
• Deliver radiation therapy as part of a treatment plan and prescribe medications and consult with patients.
• Participate in Physician/Radiologist conferences.
• Travel to other sites for discussion of problem cases, and provide support for the clinics outside of the site when requested.
• Support the Radiology Director in the whole function of the Radiology Department.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement programs of the radiology service.
• Responsible to work with the technologists and when appropriate to instruct them in specialized views and positioning of patients when unusual or difficult problem arise.
• Participate in quality improvement program of the service to meet HMG group standards.
• Participate in the teaching of radiologist, sonologist, technologists and medical education of physicians.
• Maintain a high standard of professional care in accordance with the International / National Healthcare Standards.
• Obtain informed consent for all patients in accordance with hospital policy for the undertaking of any diagnostic procedure, operation, test or procedure.
• Provide reports and information as required by the Consultant/ Head of Department.
• Play an active role in the education of the patient and his/ her family on a healthy lifestyle. Contributes to awareness and education of the community, in general, on issues related to health.
• Participate in, and lead person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Provide orientation, bedside training and supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees (interns, residents and fellows) as assigned.
• Participate in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable and department’s educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties that are applicable to Radiology Department and as requested by the Head of Radiology.

Requirements

Education/ Professional Qualification:

• Graduate of Medical School, recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
• Graduate of Medical School, recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin.
• Completion of appropriate internship and residency programs.
• Post-graduation qualifications in the specialty.

Experience:

• At least four (4) years of practice in his / her specialty after obtaining the higher degree In a Tertiary Care Hospital.
• Subspecialty degree or structured subspecialty training preferred.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:

• Membership, Fellowship and/or Board Certification in the respective specialty.
• Relevant licensure from the country of origin, acceptable to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health.