Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Physician – Interventional Radiology provides specialist clinical radiology services for the Department of Radiology with particular regard to service provision in women’s, pediatric and neonatal imaging for patients and medical research. The individual occupying this position reports directly to the Division Chief – Interventional Radiology and works cooperatively with radiologists, department staff and other stakeholders, including referring clinicians and patients.  S/he provides educational support in radiology to junior medical and other staff. The Physician – Interventional Radiology will have an academic appointment to Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar.

Through the diagnostic interpretation of high-quality images, the Physician – Interventional Radiology is responsible for ensuring a high standard of service is continually provided to all patients, their families and other hospital staff as prescribed in the patient care and facility standards set down by Sidra Medical and Research Center.  It is expected that the Physician – Interventional Radiology will perform research or pursue approved academic initiatives during dedicated academic time, which will be provided throughout the year. Furthermore, participation in continuous quality improvement is mandatory and it is expected that all staff will contribute to this important and continually evolving process.

Responsibilities

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides diagnostic consultation related to diagnostic imaging to other members of the medical staff and performs and provides interpretation of diagnostic radiologic imaging examinations.
• Performs and provides interpretation of interventional radiology examinations, and provide consultation related to interventional radiology to other members of the medical staff. Examinations, procedures, and studies performed will include the full range of interventional radiology work that would be performed by an appropriately credentialed interventional radiologist, with a primary focus on pediatric interventional techniques.
• Prepares all records and reports as may be required in support of services rendered and as required by  Qatar State Law
• Provides clinical services as assigned. Responsible for clinical services provided in area during assigned time frame, which could include an evening shift rotation and participation in on call roster.  All scheduling in radiology is established at the direction of the Chief of Radiology.
• Provides advice and opinions in support of diagnostic interpretations of radiological examinations and procedures as provided in conjunction with patient care.
• Performs STAT and emergency interventional radiology procedures and provide verbal/written results of critical results to clinical staff as directed by the facility policy.
• Develops assists and/or participates in medical research/academic projects as directed by the Chief of Radiology.
• Is accessible and available to referring physicians, technologists & clerical staff. Maintains good working relationships with peers, as well as with technical and clerical staff. Provides quality services as demonstrated by procedural success and complication rates, and compliance with local legislation and ACR Documentation Standard. Works cooperatively with other members of department to ensure that a high standard of patient care services is maintained.
• Sidra will be using a structured report format, and all radiologists will be required to issue reports in this format. Furthermore, all reports will be issued via voice recognition software. 
• Sidra is a digital environment, and as such, it is expected that radiologists will become fluent in the use of appropriate digital systems; training will be provided. 
• Facilitates patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with policies and regulations of the facility.
• Ensures quality improvement programs and competency assessment initiatives for the Department of Radiology are followed by the radiology patient care team
• Undertakes appraisals of staff as directed. Assists with the process of recruiting Radiologists as requested. Assists with orientation for new Radiologists, as requested. Participates in professional local, regional and/or national organizations and meetings. Participates in other service activities in support of the facility
• Participates in mandatory training and actively practices continual professional development in alignment with Sidra’s professional development programs to ensure maintenance of professional licensure/accreditation
• Develops and/or delivers training programs to new employees on equipment and procedures in the area of operations in alignment with the department’s and Sidra’s training objectives and plans
• Is an educational resource for radiology and contributes to the education of patients, staff and physicians and other stakeholders as required
• Provides support and relief for other Radiologists as required
• Participates in community outreach programs and tele radiology initiatives undertaken by the organization
• Observes and implements departmental and applicable organizational policies, procedures, regulations and information to the radiology patient care team
• Adheres to and promotes compliance with the hospital’s radiation safety and protection policy and associated codes of practice, and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, and maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Medical Degree 
• Completion of residency program in Radiology (or equivalent)
• Subspecialty training or Fellowship in pediatric interventional radiology

Experience

2+ years of training/fellowship experience in pediatric interventional radiology

About Us

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 

Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.

About the Team

Sidra Medicine  is an exciting and dynamic medical, education and research facility in which to work, learn and contribute.  

We provide opportunities for professionals to build rewarding careers.  No matter where you work in our hospital, you’ll have great benefits and the satisfaction of caring for those in need in our community.