ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT, INTENSIVIST

Clinical Responsibilities

-Participates in the duties necessary for the efficient handling and reporting of all examinations.

-Establishes and maintains diagnostic services in assigned Intensivist in coordination with Section Head.

-Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences.

-Assists the patient's primary physician regarding test utilization and interpretation.

-Ensures high levels of employee and patient safety.

-Verifies all quality control and proficiency testing and prepare for laboratory inspection.

-Monitors performance standards including quality assurance, quality control and troubleshooting.

-Provides optimal support of patient care.

Academic Responsibilities

-Directs and advices junior physicians on patient management, especially in the area of Intensivist.

-Guides and actively assists in the training and teaching of Fellows and Residents in area of Intensivist.

-Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.

-Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.

-Participates in national and international medical conferences.

*Research Responsibilities

-Participates in clinical or basic and educational research projects in area of specialization in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.*

Administrative Responsibilities

-Undertakes the administrative duties associated with the running of the department.

-Participates in departmental meetings and serves on hospital committees, 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 any other related duties as assigned.
Detailed Description
Graduation from an accredited medical school acceptable to KFSH&RC (Gen.Org).
Job Requirements
Five (5) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.