ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, CARDIAC SURGERY

Assists in providing medical care in the field of Cardiac Surgery and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital’s policies and proceduresEssential Responsibilities and Duties Clinical ResponsibilitiesAssists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Cardiac Surgery, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC (Gen. Org.).Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant. Subsequently, records the consultant’s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.