Description

Job Description

• Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff, and those specific to the department/division.
• Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.
• Carries out a full range of clinical duties as assigned by the consultant/senior registrar in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
• Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.
• Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Program, Quality Assessment Improvement Program) as applicable.
• Instructs and guides, when necessary, junior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervises their performance/work, and contributes to the training and teaching activities in the department/division.
• Reports and discusses all unusual findings, complications, or alterations in the management plan with the senior registrar and consultant.
• Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.
• Attends the Continuing Medical Education Program of the department/division.
• Works towards completing his professional training in adult cardiology, including diagnostics and therapeutic intervention
• Participates in approved research projects
• Shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues
• To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost-effectiveness
• Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities