Physician – Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Role Overview

Physician – Pediatric Interventional Radiology at Sidra Medicine, providing specialist clinical radiology services with particular focus on pediatric, women's, and neonatal imaging. The role reports directly to the Division Chief – Interventional Radiology and includes an academic appointment to Weill Cornell Medical College – Qatar.

Company Overview

Sidra Medicine is a high-tech medical, education and research facility representing the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. The organization provides world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources, offering comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people, and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women.

Role Purpose

To provide high-standard diagnostic consultation and interventional radiology services to pediatric, women's, and neonatal patients, while contributing to medical research and continuous quality improvement within the Department of Radiology.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Procedures

• Provide diagnostic consultation related to diagnostic imaging to other members of the medical staff.
• Perform and provide interpretation of diagnostic radiologic imaging examinations.
• Perform and provide interpretation of interventional radiology examinations across the full range of pediatric interventional radiology work.
• Provide consultation related to interventional radiology to other members of the medical staff.
• Perform STAT and emergency interventional radiology procedures.
• Provide verbal and written results of critical findings to clinical staff as directed by facility policy.
• Provide advice and opinions in support of diagnostic interpretations of radiological examinations and procedures in conjunction with patient care.
• Ensure quality services as demonstrated by procedural success and complication rates, and compliance with local legislation and ACR Documentation Standard.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare all records and reports as required in support of services rendered and as required by Qatar State Law.
• Issue all reports using Sidra's structured report format via voice recognition software.

Operations & Scheduling

• Provide clinical services as assigned, with responsibility for clinical services provided during assigned time frames, which may include evening shift rotation and on-call roster participation.
• Maintain accessibility and availability to referring physicians, technologists, and clerical staff.
• Facilitate patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers in accordance with facility policies and regulations.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure quality improvement programs and competency assessment initiatives for the Department of Radiology are followed by the radiology patient care team.
• Observe and implement departmental and applicable organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and information to the radiology patient care team.
• Adhere to and promote compliance with the hospital's radiation safety and protection policy and associated codes of practice, and take appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
• Participate in mandatory continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Digital Systems & Training

• Become fluent in the use of appropriate digital systems; training will be provided.
• Develop and deliver training programs to new employees on equipment and procedures in alignment with the department's and Sidra's training objectives and plans.
• Provide educational support in radiology to junior medical and other staff.
• Serve as an educational resource for radiology and contribute to the education of patients, staff, physicians, and other stakeholders as required.

Research & Academic Development

• Develop, assist, and participate in medical research and academic projects as directed by the Chief of Radiology.
• Perform research or pursue approved academic initiatives during dedicated academic time provided throughout the year.

Staffing & Professional Development

• Undertake appraisals of staff as directed.
• Assist with the process of recruiting radiologists as requested.
• Assist with orientation for new radiologists as requested.
• Participate in mandatory training and actively practice continual professional development in alignment with Sidra's professional development programs to ensure maintenance of professional licensure and accreditation.
• Participate in professional local, regional, and national organizations and meetings.

Organizational Support

• Work cooperatively with radiologists, department staff, and other stakeholders to ensure a high standard of patient care services is maintained.
• Provide support and relief for other radiologists as required.
• Participate in community outreach programs and teleradiology initiatives undertaken by the organization.
• Participate in other service activities in support of the facility.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Medical Degree.
• Completion of residency program in Radiology or equivalent.
• Subspecialty training or Fellowship in pediatric interventional radiology.

Experience

• 2+ years of training and fellowship experience in pediatric interventional radiology.

Additional Information

• All scheduling in radiology is established at the direction of the Chief of Radiology.
• Dedicated academic time is provided throughout the year for research and approved academic initiatives.