CONSULTANT, FEE FOR SERVICE

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia seeks a dedicated professional to provide care for patients undergoing radiological exams and procedures. This role involves direct patient responsibility, training of medical residents, and participation in educational programs. Candidates must possess a medical degree, relevant postgraduate training, and at least seven years of experience in the field. This position offers opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a medical school in good standing with relevant postgraduate training.
• Must hold Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification in specialty.
• Seven years of training in specialty or subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients undergoing radiological exams.
• Dictate results and verify reports for accuracy.
• Supervise interns, residents, and fellows during training.

Skills

Patient care

Radiological procedures

On-call service

Training and supervision

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate training

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the provision of care to referred patients, education of Medical Residents and Fellows, research activities and administrative duties.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for the care of patients referred for Radiological exams or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Endures exams are indicated and appropriate based on available information (risk vs. benefits assessment).
  • Performance of exams and procedures.
  • Dictation of results.
  • Verification of reports.
• Minimizes patient exposure to ionizing radiation according to (ALARA) As Low As Reasonably Achievable principles outlined in the Hospital Radiation Safety Manual.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical records.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital’s policy.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Participates in Department’s educational activities and training programs. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience Required

Seven (7) years of training in specialty or subspecialty plus postgraduate training experience must be equal to or exceed seven (7) years’ experience in the subspecialty.

Other Requirements (Certificates)

N/A