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Urgently needed for a major 350-bed non-governmental hospital / multi-disciplinary medical institution in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), mammography, or ultrasound.
- Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy catheter placement.
- Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
- Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
- Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
- Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
- Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
- Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
- 10-15 years of experience.
- M.D., FRCR or equivalent Canadian or American Board Certification and Experience