Consultant - Radiology

Role Overview

Consultant - Radiology at NMC Healthcare. The role interprets and performs diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures within the Scope of Radiology Department, including plain films, fluoroscopy, GI studies, angiography, invasive procedures, CT, ultrasound, and MRI.

Role Purpose

Serve as a diagnostic radiological consultant to physicians, interpreting all types of general radiological examinations and performing specialized imaging procedures within the limits of training, experience, and clinical privileges.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Interpretation & Performance

• Serve as a diagnostic radiological consultant to physicians.
• Interpret all types of general radiological examinations.
• Interpret and perform procedures requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, ultrasound, radioisotopes, CT, and MRI scanning within the limits of training, experience, and clinical privileges and with the approval of the Chief of Radiology.

Collaboration & Education

• Participate in physician conferences and rounds.
• Partner with technologists to instruct them in specialized views and positioning of patients when unusual or difficult problems arise.
• Participate in the orientation of new technologists and new radiologists.

Quality & Compliance

• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program of the hospital to meet international standards.
• Adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of work.

Service Delivery

• Provide on-call emergency coverage.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief Radiologist.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of approved Medical School with a valid license to practice medicine, or certification by American Board of Radiology or possession of FRCR (Canada) in Diagnostic Radiology or the English FRCR (or equivalent).
• Specialized training or 3 years' experience as a practicing radiologist.
• Current licensure in country of origin and DHA license to practice in Dubai, U.A.E.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent command of oral and written English.
• Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Personality which inspires confidence and trust in patients.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients, and families.