Consultant - Radiology

Job Description

Job Scope:
A physician shall work in Radiology devote his/her best ability to its proper
management and provide best service for the patients. The consultant shall
provide all services required by Imaging Services in the normal scope of its
operations. The consultant shall provide service as per departmental duty
rota. Reports to and advises the Diagnostic Imaging Centre -HOD.
Job Responsibilities:
* Ensures implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Department Policy and Guidelines.
* Performs professional duties as a Radiologist or directs the performance of all function of diagnostic imaging in regard to film interpretation and procedures.
* Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of radiology and keeps the service staff up to date on new procedures and techniques through group discussions, lectures and in-service training.
* Determines which radiological (imaging) and related service procedures are appropriate to undertake and when new techniques will be utilized. Worked closely with the Chief Technologist, the requirements and actions necessary to assure availability of special equipment and supplies.
* Participates in group conferences with other physicians for the purposes of case study from a group standpoint and offers opinions from the imaging standpoint.
* Assures the adherence to proper safety precautions, infection control and radiation precautions for the protection of unit/division personnel and patients.
* Conducts continuing education meetings for Diagnostic Imaging Services personnel.
* Provides interpretations of all tests performed by Imaging Services within a time frame established within the department per Medical Administration.
* Makes recommendations for new or improvements to the equipment being used in Radiology Department/imaging services, Contributes in development and/or approval of all policies and procedures. administration and provide instructions as required to the various departments in the form of a continuing education program.
* Contributes in verification of the qualification and capabilities of all radiological technical personnel as required by Head of Diagnostic Imaging Center Department.
* Ensures their presence in the hospital while called for on-call duties.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience
* PhD/Royal College/Fellowship/Membership in Radiology
* Minimum ‎7 years of experience post Fellowship/Membership experience in relevant specialty

Job-Specific/Technical Skills
* Good communication skills.
* Knowledge of Required Organizational practices/patient safety standards.
* Command over professional code of ethics, medical bylaws.
* Knowledge of evidence based Age specific/ Population specific patient care clinical guidelines accepted by the hospital.
* Culturally competent (Kuwaiti patients' culture and beliefs).
* AHA certified Basic Life support provider.
Personal Effectiveness
* Accountability & Dependability
* Attention to Detail
* Adaptability &Flexibility
* Customer Focus
* Development & Continual Learning
* Ethics & Integrity
* Results Focus & Initiative
* Safety Focus
* Self-Management
Other Preferences
Nil