استشاري عناية مركزة / CONSULTANT INTENSIVIST

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. Responsible for the clinical care of critically ill patients admitted to ICU according
to generally accepted standards.
3.4. To communicate and cooperate with other medical staff and colleagues who have
patients in ICU or wish to discuss other pertinent medical problems regarding
patients in other areas of the hospital.
3.5. To be in charge specifically of ventilatory, circulatory fluid and nutritional therapy
concerning the patients in ICU.
3.6. To participate in the evaluation of the patients who are possible candidates for ICU
either as transfers from outside or within our hospital.

Participates in the administrative organisation of the ICU under the direction of the
director of department and the Consultant in Charge of ICU, and takes part in the
development of its rules and regulations, the standards of care and maintenance of
its equipment (in conjunction with the Bio-engineering Department).
3.8. Carries out reviews and investigations on drugs, equipments, physiological and
pharmacological matters relevant to Intensive Care, provides andlor takes part in
advisory service to the hospital.
3.9. Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division.
3.10. Teaches staff assigned for training pu{poses, and participates with the director of
department/head of division and the Consultant in Charge of ICU in planning a
programme of career development for trainees.
3.1 1. Participates in the forward planning , and further development of the
department/division and the ICU.
3.12. Serves on hospital committees as requested.
3.13. Participates and/or actively supports approved research projects.
3.14. Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality
Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as
applicable.
3.15. Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to
continuing medical education.
3.16. Strives to improve his clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard
to morbidity and cost effectiveness.
3.17. Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.
3.18. Educates patients and/or families on matters relevant to the patient's condition/s.
3.19. Protects and upholds the rights of the patients and their families.
3.20. Participates in quality improvement and patient safety activities and attends quality
improvement educational activities as appropriate.
3.21. Adheres to infection control guidelines.
3.22. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
3.23. Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her
knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical
facilities.

Self-motivated and with awareness of current trends in the field.
6.2. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
6.3. Ability to speak, write and read Arabic and English.

عناية مركزة