أخصائي أول جراحة قلب

Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department/division.

Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.

Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned

by the director/head of department and the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.

Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.

Teaches staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the director/head of department and the Consultant in planning a programme of career development for trainees.

Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable.

Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.

To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ).

Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.

Deputizes for the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon as required and shares workload in his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.

Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.

Graduate from a recognized medical school.

Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in General Surgery

Sub-specialty certificate in Cardiac Surgery