Specialist Urology

Job Description

Provides patients with urological care, including diagnosis, pre-operative care, all major and minor operative procedures in the field of urology and post-operative treatment. Provides preventive care of patients according to approved procedure as part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services. Incumbent is a urologic surgeon who provides consultation and attending care including care for complicated cases which are within his/ her competence. • Provides comprehensive and diligent urological care to patients (in OPD & IP), including pre- and post-operative care and such urological procedures as are within incumbent's competence. • Assumes after-hours responsibility for the care of surgical cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized. • Refers to specialists or consults with them on those cases which are beyond his skill or experience. • Adheres to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Department and assures that work performed is in keeping with the established standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. • Consults with the anesthetist on the choice of anesthesia to be used. • Maintains complete and accurate records of all assigned cases. • Participates in and contributes to in-service activities such as lectures, conferences and rounds. • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. • 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. • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication. • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them. • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Urologist. • Work in all shifts as scheduled by the head of the department. • Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance. • Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSH, HAAD, JCI and ISO. • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service. • Participates and contributes in scheduled in-service training programs like BLS, NALS, PALS, CNEs, CMEs, In house activities, conferences or other programs as requested. • Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management. • Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed. • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication. • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them. • Carries out other duties when requested by the Head of department. • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements. • Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities. • Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures. • Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports. • Comply with Waste management procedures and policies. • Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs. • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.