Radiology Consultant

Roles and responsibilities

• Serves as an interventional radiological consultant to physicians.
• Interprets all types of general radiological examinations. Interprets and performs those requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, ultrasound, radioisotopes, CT, and MRI scanning within the limits of his/her training, experience, and clinical privileges, and with the approval of the Chief of Radiology.
• Participates in physician conferences and rounds.
• Responsible to work with the technologists and when appropriate to instruct the technologists in specialized views and positioning of patients when unusual or difficult problems arise.
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program of the hospital to meet international standards.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage.
• Participates in the orientation of new technologists and new radiologist.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Chief Radiologist.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Medical School with a valid license to practice medicine; or certification by American Board of Radiology or possession of a FRCR (Canada) in Interventional Radiology or the English FRCR (or equivalent).
• Specialized training or 4 years’ experience as a practicing Interventional radiologist.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, U.A.E.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.

Desired candidate profile

1. Expert Knowledge in Imaging and Minimally Invasive Procedures

• Advanced Imaging Techniques: Proficiency in interpreting and using a variety of imaging modalities, including:
  • Fluoroscopy: Real-time X-ray imaging to guide procedures like catheter placement.
  • Ultrasound: Used for guiding needle biopsies or draining fluids from abscesses.
  • CT Scans: To assist with precise needle placement for biopsy or tumor ablation.
  • MRI: Used for guiding procedures in complex areas, like brain or spinal procedures.
• Guided Interventions: Performing procedures such as:
  • Biopsies: Taking tissue samples for diagnosis using imaging to guide the needle.
  • Drainage: Inserting catheters to drain abscesses, cysts, or fluid collections.
  • Ablation: Using heat (radiofrequency), cold (cryoablation), or chemicals to destroy tumors or abnormal tissue.
  • Vascular Procedures: Treating conditions like blocked blood vessels, aneurysms, or varicose veins by inserting stents, coils, or balloons.

2. Vascular and Non-Vascular Interventions

• Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT): Treating varicose veins using laser energy to close off veins.
• Angioplasty and Stenting: Treating blocked arteries, especially in the legs, kidneys, or coronary arteries, by inflating a balloon to open up the vessel or placing a stent to keep it open.
• Embolization: Performing embolization procedures to block abnormal blood flow, such as in cases of uterine fibroids, tumors, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Dialysis Access: Inserting and maintaining dialysis catheters for patients with kidney failure.
• Intracranial Procedures: Treating conditions like aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in the brain using embolization or other minimally invasive techniques.

3. Cancer Treatment

• Tumor Ablation: Performing procedures to treat cancers by destroying tumors directly with thermal ablation (radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation) or cryoablation.
• Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE): A procedure used in liver cancer, where chemotherapy is delivered directly to a tumor through the blood vessels, combined with embolization to block the blood supply to the tumor.
• Radioembolization: Delivering radioactive particles directly into tumors, often used in liver cancer.
• Biopsy for Cancer Diagnosis: Using imaging to guide precise biopsy techniques to diagnose cancer.