Consultant Anesthesia

2 weeks ago

المملكة العربية السعودية, Saudi Arabia King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital Full time

Job Purpose
Exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to the clinical privileges and available resources. Participate in the training and teaching program of the hospital. Diagnoses and treats diseases within his/her area of expertise and function. Manages medical resources for which he/she is responsible. Manages and educates junior staff in Anesthesiology & OR. He/ She holds the responsibilities of the recovery room at all times.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital.
  • Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the Anesthesiology & OR.
  • Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.
  • Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Chairman of Anesthesiology & OR in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
  • Administers and supervises anesthesia for major/specialized operations or high risk patients, including: Pediatric operations, Cardiopulmonary operations, Neurosurgery operations, Transplant operations.
  • Participates in the oncall duties as required by the Anesthesiology & OR.
  • Teaches staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the Chairman of Anesthesiology & OR in planning a program of career development for trainees.
  • Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.
  • Deputizes for his/her superior as required and shares workload in his/her specialty during the absence of his/her colleagues.
  • Strives to improve his/her clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.
  • Participates in the forward planning, and further development of the Anesthesiology & OR.
  • Examines patient for preoperative assessment.
  • Provides support inside the operating room throughout the operation.
  • Provides postanesthesia care in the recovery room.
  • Refers patients to other specialized physicians when there is a need for additional treatment.
  • Participates in the management of the Anesthesiology & OR when appropriate.
  • Motivates departmental staff by effectively leading, directing and motivating employees to perform to the best of their abilities.
  • Conducts performance evaluation sessions to review employee work performance when appropriate.
  • Conducts disciplinary meetings when appropriate. Reviews, screens and selects employees for vacant positions within the Anesthesiology & OR.
  • Provide patient/family education that is related to health learning needs.
  • Participating in general undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities, based on related rules and regulations describing staff rights and responsibilities.
  • Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the KAAUH.
  • Serves on KAAUH committees as requested.
  • Respects patients and their families to promote a patientcentered care culture.
  • Provide clear understandable information to patients that related to anesthesia & health.
  • Participates in and supports quality improvement and patient safety activities as an individual or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Performs other job related duties as required.

Job Qualifications and Experience

Experience
- (3) years of training in the field of a specialty recognized by SCHS and acceptable to KAAUH.

  • Three (3) years relevant experience post board/fellowship certification.
  • One (1) or more years post board/fellowship specialty training outside Saudi Arabia in internationally accredited institutes or graduate with board certificates and training with two (2) years fulltime employment as a consultant. Or equivalent in a National accredited hospital acceptable to KAAUH exempt from training abroad.

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