Consultant Adult Cardiologist

**Responsibilities**:
Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department.

Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.

Monitoring and treating expectant mother during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Carries out a full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Consultant/Senior Specialist in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.

Participates in on-call duties as required by the department.

Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) 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.

Reports and discusses all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management plan, with the Consultant/senior specialist.

Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.

Works towards completing his post graduate training and obtaining the final part of his Board or Membership.

Attends the Department’s Continuing Medical Education Programme.

Participates in approved research projects.

Shares the 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.

Participate in Community activities as related to health education and immunization campaigns.

Participates in CQIPS System Improvement Activities, CQIPS System Control Activities, CQIPS Staff Development Activities.

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his / her knowledge, skills and abilities.

**Skills**:Proficient at patient charting and knowledgeable in relevant charting computer programs.

Compassionate and personable with an exemplary bedside manner.

Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to use scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Education

OB GYNAECOLOGY

Career Level

Mid Career

Degree

Doctorate