Job Description
Description
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.
Requirements
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.