Consultant Interventional Radiology

Description:

Responsibilities

• Serves as an interventional radiological consultant to physicians.
• Interprets all types of general radiological examinations. Interprets and performs those requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, ultrasound, radioisotopes, CT, and MRI scanning within the limits of his/her training, experience, and clinical privileges, and with the approval of the Chief of Radiology.
• Participates in physician conferences and rounds.
• Responsible to work with the technologists and when appropriate to instruct the technologists in specialized views and positioning of patients when unusual or difficult problems arise.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program of the hospital to meet international standards.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage.
• Participates in the orientation of new technologists and new radiologist.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief Radiologist.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Medical School with a valid license to practice medicine; or certification by American Board of Radiology or possession of a FRCR (Canada) in Interventional Radiology or the English FRCR (or equivalent).
• Specialized training or 4 years’ experience as a practicing Interventional radiologist.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, U.A.E.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.