Consultant Radiologist

Job Purpose / Objective 

Perform diagnostic procedures, interpret radiographs, ultrasound, and CT and MRI images and perform interventional procedures within limits of the assigned privileges.  

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities  

• 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.
• Provide 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 fluoroscopy, 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.
• Participate in the quality improvement programs of the radiology services.
• Support and supervise specialist radiologists in guidance & interpretation. 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.
• Ensure the practice adheres to relevant radiation safety legislation at practice site.
• Support diagnostic research and technology innovation wherever applicable.
• Support education & promote training opportunities among fellow radiologist, physicians from other specialties, nurses & other clinical staff.
• Participate in, and lead person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Provide orientation, 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 related duties that are applicable to radiology department as requested by head of department of radiology.

Education/ Professional Qualification

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

Experience

• At least three (3) 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 respective specialty.
• Relevant licensure from the country of origin, acceptable to Saudi Commission for Health Specialty and Ministry of Health.