Radiology Specialist New Mowasat Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialist - Radiology works in Imaging Services and devotes his/her best ability to its proper management and patient service. Delivers on-call coverage of 24 hours a day 7 days per week and all services required by Imaging services in the normal scope of its operations.

Operational Duties

1. Examines internal structures and functions of organ systems; makes diagnoses after correlation of x-ray findings with other examinations and tests.

2. Analyzes studies of Imaging Services, makes diagnoses and consults with physicians.

3. Provides interpretations of all tests performed by Imaging Services within a time frame established by the medical staff and the Hospital Administrator.

4. Makes recommendations for new or improvements to the equipment being used in Imaging Services.

5. Provides instructions as required to the various departments in the form of a continuing education program.

6. Contributes in development and/or approval of all policies and procedures for Imaging Services.

Patient Care

1. Plans, assesses and evaluates patient care needs.

2. Maintains a work environment that promotes high standards for patient care and ethical behavior.

3. Participates regularly with other department staff, in decision-making related to patient care

   
   

Compliance with Medical Ethics

1. Ensures implementation of the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of Radiology.

2. Exhibits appropriate personal and interpersonal professional behavior

3. Respects the opinions of Consultants, fellow Specialists and referring Physicians in the management of patient problems; provides means whereby differences in opinion can be discussed and resolved.

4. Recognizes limits of personal skills and knowledge by appropriately consulting other Physicians, when necessary

5. Shows a pattern of maintaining current personal clinical skills and knowledge by continuing medical education.

Other Duties

1. Participates and assists in establishing educational programs conducted by the Hospital.

2. Contributes in development and/or approval of all policies & procedures for Imaging Services.

3. Contributes in verification of the qualification and capabilities of all radiological technical personnel as required by the Clinical Director

4. Participates in regularly scheduled meeting for the improvement of patient care services and delivery

5. Actively participates in Hospital meetings and activities whenever required.

6. Performs other related assignments as requested by the Clinical Director – Radiology, Medical

   Director & Asst. Medical Director.

KEY CONTACTS

INTERNAL:

1. Visiting & NMH Doctors/Physicians

2. Headsof Departments

3. Nursing staff

EXTERNAL:

1. Patients and their Relatives & Friends

2. Business Representatives / Professional Agencies

3. General Public

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Preferably Bachelors’ Degree in Medicine followed by specialized training in Radiology. Membership/ Fellowship (of the Royal College is desired) and/or PhD/MD Degree in Diagnostic Radiology.

Basic Life Support Certification is desirable

EXPERIENCE: Preferably 8 years’ experience with minimum 3 years’ experience post Fellowship/Membership or PhD/MD in Diagnostic Radiology.