Summary
Royal Health Group is seeking a Specialist Pulmonologist in Al Ain. The role involves assessing patients, diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions, interpreting cardiopulmonary tests, and performing procedures to collect lung or chest-wall samples. Responsibilities also include patient follow-up, referrals, risk advice for cardiothoracic surgery, and research into treatments. Applicants need an MD, a valid active medical license, and strong communication and patient-empathy skills.
The posting
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Requirements:
- Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
- Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
- Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies.
- Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis.
- Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases.
- Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
- Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary.
- Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases.
- Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
- Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
- Valid and active medical license.
- Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.