Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the NMC Hospitals and Clinics.
• Reports on X-ray procedures and scans (CT & MRI) in a systematic informative and conclusive manner.
• Report of X-ray plain examinations and special procedures (CT & MRI) and must be approved it thru PAC’s system soon as possible.

• Skillfully performs and reports on fluoroscopic vascular or other diagnostic procedures. Provides consultation to medical staff on diagnostic plans and priorities. Supervises the various scanning techniques assigned to him.
• Assumes on active part in the on -call duty rotations in the department.
• Can perform specialized procedures independently commensurate to his experience and skills according to department protocols.
• Seizes every opportunity to discuss theoretical and technical aspects of radiology with consultants.
• Seeks the advice and guidance of Consultant Radiologist whenever the condition of patient merits further expertise.
• Supervises the junior staff in conducting their duties and responsibilities as designated by the Radiology department.
• Participates in the On-call Rota of the department.
• Provides a clinical follow up of patient progress and management as requested by consultants.
• Rotates through the specialized units of the Department under the supervision of consultants.
• Shares and participates in department’s educational and training activities.
• Should know the Policies and procedures of the Radiology Department and CNH by-laws and Rules and regulations.
• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
• Involves the patient/families in plan of care and respects patients/families regarding their goals and choices of patient care.
• Provides health promotion and health teaching thru methods appropriate to a patients’ developmental level, learning needs, readiness and ability to learn, language preference, culture and situations.
• Allots time necessary to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient education provided to patients/families with appropriate documentation.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Relevant Consultant Radiologist

Supervises

• Registrars and Residents in the Department of Radiology

Liaises with

• N/A

Qualification

Education:

• Required

Must be University Degree in Radiology.

FRCR or related any other western degree.

Passed Saudi Council registration exam / MOH License.

Experience:

• Required

At least five (5) years’ experience in Radiology including three (3) years after obtaining FRCR / higher qualification.

Experience in subspecialty of Radiology is preferred.

Academic affiliation is preferable.

Competencies/Skills:

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Is knowledgeable of the Medical by-laws.
• Registration in Saudi Medical Council and/or current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia