Registrar Emergency Medicine

National Medical Care Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Emergency Physician to manage medical care for patients in the emergency room. The role involves full patient assessments, initiating appropriate treatments, and supervising ER residents. Candidates must possess a university medical degree, a master's in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care, and at least five years of post-qualification experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience post qualification.
• Current valid license to practice medicine in the area of specialty.
• Additional experience in a sub-specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality medical treatment and compassion for all patients.
• Supervise ER residents and triage patients based on acuity.
• Perform full assessment including history, physical examination, and tests.
• Handle various cases in the ER and stabilize critical patients.

Skills

Leadership and administrative skills

Fluent in verbal and written English

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledgeable of the Medical by-laws

Education

University medical degree

Master Degree in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care

Job description

Responsible for the medical care of the patients presenting to E.R. He/she is to receive the patient, perform full assessment, initiate medical care and discharge the patient safely from the unit.

Registrar is responsible for providing the care of his/her patient maintaining a high- level of professional performance in accordance with:

• Professional medical ethics and CBAHI / JCIA standards.
• Hospital medical by-laws.
• Laws of Ministry of Health in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and any other applicable regulations according to the departmental 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 CARE Hospitals and Clinics.
• Supervise the work of ER Residents.
• Triage patients to medical care according to the acuity of their illness, in cooperation with the Emergency Room Nurses.
• Performs a full assessment of the patient including history taking, physical examination, routine diagnostic tests and investigations.
• Initiates the proper medical care/treatment as appropriate, Provides patient care within the parameters of their professional competence as reflected in the scope of their clinical privileges.
• Should be able to handle and manage all surgical, orthopedic, medical and pediatric cases presenting to the E.R. and stabilize critical cases.
• Refers patient to other physicians of relevant specialties for consultation or continuation of specialized medical care or admission when needed.
• Documents all the above procedures as per the Insurance Hospital Rules and Regulations.
• Shares and participates in the departments’ education and training activities.
• Abides by the Policies and Procedures of the department and the Riyadh Care Hospital.
• 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 the employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Reporting to

• Head of Medical Emergency Services.
• ER Residents.

Liaises with

• Other Emergency Room Physicians, Physicians from medical department and staff of Supporting Professional Services.

Qualifications

A minimum of:

Education

• University medical degree
• Master Degree in Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care with three (3) years’ experience.
• Registration in Saudi Medical Council and/or Current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years experience Post Qualification.
• Current valid license to practice medicine in the area of specialty.
• Additional experience in a sub-specialty.
• Academic affiliation.

Special Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrates leadership and administrative skills.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Is knowledgeable of the Medical by-laws.