Consultant, Nuclear Medicine

Roles & Responsibility:Summary:Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Nuclear Medicine in accordance with the current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and procedures.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Clinical Responsibilities:Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of Abdominal Radiology according to his/her approved clinical privileges.Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital’s policy.Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.Performs other clinical responsibilities related to Nuclear Medicine, 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.Research Responsibilities:Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.Administrative Responsibilities:Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman.Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, as required.Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital.Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable.Performs other related duties as assigned.Job Benefits Tax-Free income Married-Status contract Fully Furnished Accommodations provided Relocation Allowance Education Allowance for eligible dependents Free flights home Generous vacations (54 days)Job RequirementsMedical degree, andUS Board, or Irish, UK, Canadian, New Zealand or Australian FRCS, or Diplome d'fEtudes Specialises (DES)/CIS French Board, or German Facharzt, andValid and current medical license/registration in North America, Western Europe, or Australia/New Zealand, andA minimum of 3-4 years post-specialty certification experience in the specialty area in a mid- to large-size hospital in North America, Western Europe, or Australia/New Zealand. Department InformationThe Department of Radiology at our client hospital in Riyadh, provides both Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services. The Department offers examinations and procedures performed by highly qualified staff utilizing some of the most modern equipment in the region. Approximately 157,000 procedures are performed annually. The department includes the following sections: General Radiography, Special Procedures, (including Fluoroscopy and Angiography), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, (including PET, and PET/CT), Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.The extensive services offered by the department are supported by Medical staff with expertise in Neuro-Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Musculoskeletal, Thoracic, Interventional, Womenâs Imaging, Abdominal/Body Imaging, and Pediatrics.This focus on sub-specialization makes the Dept. of Radiology unique within the Gulf region in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.