Consultant Cardiologist

Job Description

To provide specialized services to patients for the diagnosis & management of diseases of the cardiovascular diseases and peripheral vascular diseases. Management includes coronary and peripheral vascular interventions, including valvular interventions & stem cell biology & applications.

Responsibilities

• To provide consultation services to inpatient in his area of expertise (Cardiology).
• To oversee operation of the cardiac catheterization laboratory including the ongoing training of technician.
• To oversee the operation of the Invasive & Non Invasive Cardiac Diagnostic Laboratories ( ECG,TEE, Stress Test, 2D Echo, Cardiac Catheterization & Coronary Angiography, Coronary Angioplasty).
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for Cardiology Emergencies including performance of primary angioplasty / stinting, emergency pericardiocenteses, balloon valvotomies & IABP insertion.
• To provide care to In-patients admitted under his / her care.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Cardiology or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or its equivalent).
• At least five (5) years of practice as an interventional cardiologist as a licensed specialist.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license as a specialist interventional cardiologist to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.