Assistant Consultant Emergency Medicine

Principle Duties:

• Assists in the oversight of the daily operation of his assigned shift in the ED and ED Related areas.
• Assists in developing departmental goals and objectives.
• Assists in the design, implementation, reviews and updates of Policies and Procedures for the ED every 2 years.
• Orients and keeps himself updated (initially & periodically after return from annual vacations) regarding the most currently revised hospital and department policies, procedures, standards and rules.
• Orients, advises & updates members / colleagues in the ED regarding the most currently revised hospital and department policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Adhere to hospital I department regulations pertaining to essential medical ED Chart documentation, utilization of personal l.D. stamps and hospital electronic medical records applications as designated in current phase.
• Maintains his certification status (BLS, ACLS ATLS PALS, NRP & VIS course) updated as well as maintaining his required CME Credits for the Saudi Council for Health Specializations (SCHS).
• Participates in the implementation of the ED Performance Improvement Plan (PIP); criteria, standards & indicators to evaluate, monitor, and implement changes and re-evaluates changes to improve the quality and appropriateness of practice by the department; in accordance with JCIA standards.
• Participates & attends on assigned hospital committees.
• Monitors, interprets and reports concerning utilization & productivity (e.g. Consultations in ED Policy) statistics.
• Assists in delegating appropriate duties & responsibilities to staff within the department commensurate with their education, experience and job description.
• Liaison & coordination on operational issues with the Nursing Division Leadership (DCN, NS & NM).
• Liaison & coordination oversight with Patient Relations Supervisor & Officers on patient complaints, sick leave issuance, medical report issuance& follow-up.
• Assists and leads in training and education of junior staff in maintain skill levels.
• Assists in conducting annual performance appraisals of ED department staff as requested by ED Chairman.
• Become familiar and competency understand his role expectations during Disaster Response (Code Black), Participates & leads in the implementation of medical contingency disaster plans for the ED; including Medical operations oversight, emergency response and medical evacuation during his clinical shift.
• Assists Junior ED Members in the care of patients who require special skills because of the nature of severity of their presenting complaint. Authenticate disposition and plan of management of all patients in the Emergency Department.
• Residency Training Program participation, active participation in training and evaluation within the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine which are within the post-holder's qualifications and capabilities.

Education

• Medical Practitioner who is Emergency Medicine I Internal Medicine I General Surgery Trained and Board Certified North America or Saudi Arabia. -E
• Registration in Saudi Council for Health Specializations (SCHS) and current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia. -E

Work Experience:  

• Ability to proficiently achieve / perform all procedures in the attached Medical Staff Patient Care Privileging Form. -E

Certified:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) -E
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -E
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -P
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) -E
• Ultrasound (UIS) -E
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) -E
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) -P
• Sedation Course - E
• Must comprehend and avoid potential unethical conduct or conflict of interest situations -E.
• Have a high standard of medical ethics, sense of responsibility as judged by his supervisors and colleagues -E.
• Exhibits professionalism & excellent interpersonal communication skills -E Is knowledgeable of the Hospital Medical Staff by-laws -E

English Language Skills: Level-I- E

Arabic Language Skills: Preferred

Computer Skills Level: Intermediate Level -E

Saudi Board of Emergency Medicine or equivalent