Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Description:

MSK (Musculoskeletal) =subspecialty of diagnostic radiology that interprets imaging and performs image-guided procedures of the bones, joints, spine and soft tissues for both adults and pediatrics, (1 year or 6 month Fellowship in MSK)

Should have experience in Ultrasounds and, Xray’s

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Will be responsible for initial assessment, requesting investigation, analyzing the results, diagnosis, treatment, and re-assessment on follow-up

- Will admit the patients under your care whenever indicated within the limits of approved and assigned privileges

- Will prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness or disease.

- Will explain procedures and discuss diagnostic results or prescribed treatments with the patients and your attendants

- Will be responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition and progress and re-evaluate / reassessment and treat the patient accordingly

- Will refer patient to other specialists, when necessary, also consultant with, or provide consulting services to, other physicians whenever requested.

- Will contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement of your department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Medical School**: MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution

• Postgraduate Training**: Completion of specialty qualification **Radiology**

• Fellowship: Body Imagining

• Qualifications: Completion of specialty qualification: Radiology with fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology (MSK)