Registrar Radiologist

Job Summary

Responsible for performing and reporting on radiological procedures and scans assigned to him/her. Responsible to view, read and diagnosed the examination done thru PAC's system and approve medical report soon as possible.  Responsible for providing care to his /her patients (in-patient/out patient) maintaining a high level of professional performance in accordance   with.

1.      Professional medical ethics and CBAHI / JCIA standards.

2.      Hospital medical by-laws

3.      Laws of Ministry of Health in kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other applicable regulations according with hospital quality plan.            

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.

·         Responsible to practices within the framework of clinical privilege of both In-patients and Out-patients.

·         Works under supervision and instructions of assigned Consultant.

·         Should seek the advice of the Consultant whenever the condition of a patient merits further expertise. Works under supervision and instructions of assigned consultant.

·         Assist Senior Staff (Consultant) in performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to patients in his field of specialty.

·         Presentation actively in the On-call Rota of the department for patient care.

·         Performs non-interventional imaging procedures.

·         Performs routine ultrasound cases and delivers a written report of the finding.

·         Participates in the delivery of imaging techniques requested by outpatient services (e.g. OPD and ER).

·         Responds to emergencies to offer the best available imaging modality.

·         Reports on X-ray procedures and scans in a systematic informative and conclusive manner.

·         Assesses, evaluate and documents the findings of all Radiographs (X-ray reports and special procedures reports done on a day to day basis.

·         Prepares all medical reports related to the admitted and outpatients' patients thru PACS system and must be approved as soon as possible.

·         Responsible to be Punctual in time of duty schedule.

·         Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned by Superiors.

·         Must know the department Policies and Procedures as well as hospital by-laws, Rules and Regulations.

·         Actively participates in departments and educational training activities.

·         Responsible to know the Policies and procedures; Goals and objectives of the Radiology Department.

·         Responsible to know and abides Riyadh Care Hospital 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

·         Head of Department

Supervises

·         N/A

Liaises with

·         N/A

Qualification 

Education:

·         Required

·         Must have University graduate medical Degree. Postgraduate qualification in Radiology.

·         Master is Radiology is preferred.

·         Registration in Saudi Medical Council and/or current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia 

Experience: 

             ·        Required

·         At least Three (3) years’ experience in Radiology after   obtaining         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.

·         Knowledge of computer application.