أخصائي أول جراحة قلب /Senior Registrar Cardiac Surgeon

Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and
Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department/division.
3.2. Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom
he/she is responsible.
3.3. Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assignedbythe
director/head of department and the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon in accordance with
individually approved clinical privileges.
3.4. Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.
3.5. Teaches staff assigned for training purposes, and participates with the directorlhead
of department and the Consultant in planning a programme of career development
for trainees.
3.6. Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality
Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as
applicable.
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah
Job Description (continued)

Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
3.8. To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS ).
3.9. Participates in and/or actively supports approved research projects.
3.10. Deputises for the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon as required and shares workload in
his specialty during the absence of his colleagues.
3.1 1. Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard
to morbidity and cost effectiveness.
3.12. Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated
3.13. Educates patients and/or families on matters relevant to the patient's condition/s.
3.14. Protects and upholds the rights of the patients and their families.
3.15. Participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities and attends quality
improvement educational activities as appropriate.
3.16. Adheres to infection control guidelines.
3.17. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
3.18. Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of hisftrer
knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical
facilities.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
6.2. Ability to speak, write and read Arabic and English.