Staff Physician 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 I 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 1.0. stamps and hospital electronic medical records applications as designated in current phase.
• Maintains his certification status (BLS, ACLS ATLS PALS, NRP & U/S 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.
• Assists in conducting annual performance appraisals of ED department staff as requested by ED Chairman.
• Participates in the maintenance of medical contingency disaster plans for the ED.
• Residency Training Program participation; including an attendance to (> 50 %) of the resident half day activities.
• Become familiar and competently understand his role expectations during Disaster Response (Code Black); primarily that of leading and coordinating designated Triage Teams as per the disaster plan. Notifies ED Chairman, through UCC Division Head, of his/her absence and arranges for an alternate from the department to assume his duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chairman I Deputy Chairman I Consultants of Emergency Medicine, which are within the post-holder's qualifications and capabilities.

Education

• Medical Practitioner who is Emergency Medicine I Critical Care I Internal Medicine I General Surgery Training I Experience. –E
• Registration with Saudi Council for Health Specializations (SCHS) and current license to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia. –E

Work Experience:  

• Two years' experience post-medical degree qualification with some specialty training as above.-E
• Have high standards of medical ethics, sense of responsibility as judged by his supervisors and colleagues. -E
• Ability to proficiently achieve I perform all procedures in the attached Medical
• Staff Patient Care Privileging Form.-E
• Must comprehend and avoid potential unethical conduct or conflict of interest situations -E.

Certified:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) -E
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -E
• Ultrasound (VIS) -P
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -E
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) -E
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) -P
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) -P
• Sedation Course - P
• 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