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Consultant Cardio-, Chest-, Thoracic Imaging

Location:	Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	4th Apr 2010
Closing Date:	6th Jun 2010
Posted By:	Medical Recruitment
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Consultant Cardio-, Chest-, Thoracic Imaging Consultant Cardio-,Chest-, Thoracic Imaging Requirements: The candidate should be a European passport holder and have European or American board qualification with at least 3 years relevant experience. Roles and Responsibilities Summary Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the area of specialization, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and procedures. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Clinical Responsibilities Provides high quality diagnosis and treatment to patients with cardiac, pulmonary and related diseases using radiological techniques at the administrative direction of the Chairman of Radiology. Diagnosis and treatment include conducting radiological procedures like CT, MRI, Ultrasound, angiography and X-Rays. Oversees and conducts all Radiological tests and procedures conducted by technologists/assistant physicians within the department for all other departments across the Medical and Clinical Affairs division / patients. Generates timely and highly accurate reports for all radiological tests / procedures conducted within the department. Communicates with clinicians and participates in their rounds and conferences. Assists the patient’s primary physician to select the appropriate diagnostic procedure and assists physicians/surgeons before or during surgical procedures. Ensures high levels of patient safety against all kinds of adverse effects from Xrays, MRI, or Nuclear Medicine procedures. Ensures all department staff protect themselves against effects of X Rays, MRI, or Nuclear medicine procedures as per the employee safety policies of the hospital. Academic Responsibilities Directs and advises junior staff on patient management, especially in the area of specialization. Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff. 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, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy 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 assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department. Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and 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. Performs any other related duties, as assigned. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is an 800-bed multi-facility, multi-entity tertiary care hospital and one of the leading healthcare institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its mission is to provide medical services of highly specialized nature and promote medical research and education programs, including postgraduate education training, as well as contribute to the prevention of disease Benefits of working at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Medical and Dental Treatment As an international employee of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre you are entitled to Medical Care through the Family Medicine Department. Dental Treatment is on an emergency basis only for the first year, with basic dental care provided thereafter. Basic dental care is that which is necessary to maintain good oral health, but does not include such procedures as crowns, bridges, partial or full dentures, or orthodontics. Leave Time As an employee at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, you are entitled to receive 30 days annual leave and a minimum of 20 days holiday per year for a total of 50 vacation days per year!!! This allows ample opportunity to take extended trips to your home country or to see the world and experience international travel at its best Airline Tickets As an International employee of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, you will be entitled to both Initial Hire and Repatriation tickets to and from your point of origin. In addition, each year you will be entitled to a free round-trip annual leave ticket to your point of origin. This is yet another way that working at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre enhances your travel opportunities Free Hospital Housing As an International employee of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, you are entitled to receive either free Hospital housing or a housing allowance (some restrictions apply). As you will not be making rental or mortgage payments here in the Kingdom, this gives yet another boost to your monthly salary with money in your pocket! Relocation Allowance As an International employee of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre a generous relocation allowance will be offered to you upon both initial hire and repatriation (some restrictions apply). The amount of this relocation allowance depends upon your point of origin and your contract status. Recreational Facilities The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre has a number of recreational facilities open to you, including swimming pools, tennis courts, a bowling alley and amenities centre. In addition, the Employee Social Club & Recreation Services offer a number of recreational courses, exercise programs and trips and a variety of other benefits to the employees Potentially Tax-Free Salary In keeping with Saudi Law, no income taxes are collected by the Saudi Arabian government. This means that your paycheque comes to you and you keep every riyal you earn!!! (US$ 1 = Saudi Riyal 3.75) Imagine receiving a paycheck with no deductions for income taxes!!! Whether your salary will be free of taxes from your own country depends upon your home country's taxation laws. The majority of expatriates working within the Kingdom are enjoying tax-free status. If you do qualify to be tax-free from your home country, this is the equivalent of receiving a pay raise equal to your income tax rate, possibly as much as a 40% increase automatically! And that is not even considering the competitive salaries offered by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and other moneysaving benefits such as free housing. Service Bonuses The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre recognizes the contributions of its staff and the benefits associated with stability in the workforce. For this reason, we offer generous service bonuses equal to one month's salary upon completion of each contract year, beginning after the second contract year. Severance Pay As an International employee of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre you are entitled to receive severance pay upon completion of your contract and subsequent repatriation. This is a one-time payment made upon your final departure from the Hospital and is accrued throughout your tenure within the Hospital. Severance pay accrues at a rate of 15 days pay for each of your first four years and 30 days pay for the fifth and subsequent years

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