Specialist - Neurology

Specific Responsibilities for this Role

• To perform the duties of a neurologist in accordance with the delineation of privileges as approved by the Credential Committee both in the OPD and IP.
• To oversee the operation of the neurodiagnostic laboratory (EEG, EMG) including the on-going training of the technicians if and when needed.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for neurologic emergencies.
• Participates in the monthly educational conferences.
• Supports continuous Quality improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with management..
• Evidences leadership skills in developing in others the willingness and desire to work toward common objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
• 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 Medical Director.
• Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure excellence in medical practice is maintained by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others.
• Maintain integrity in professional services by executing clinical services in an ethical and responsible manner

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycling of waste as much as possible
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
• Participates in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained

• Ensuring safe manual handling safe practices techniques, during diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures.
• Handles all consumables and instruments with utmost care and follows safety, infection control and prevention protocols.
• Ensure to wear and use the appropriate protective equipment as per practice.
• Assist customers in identifying workplace hazards, which affect health.
• Provide expert advice on products, premises and processes, which may affect health and safety at work.
• Assist in identifying areas for health improvement, to improve staff health, staff performance and patient care.
• Ensure accurate, appropriate and timely implementation of relevant legislation, national standards and directives – e.g. FANR, DOH OSHMS.

Health Information Literacy and

Skills:

• Adhere to information systems policies and procedures as required by Health Care Organization.
• Ensure that documentation in the health record reflects accuracy, integrity and authenticity

Privacy, Confidentiality of Health Information:

• Follow security and privacy policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet.
• Follow confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
• Maintain data integrity and validity within an information system.
• Report any possible breaches of confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.

Health Information/Data Technical Security:

• Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies

Basic Computer Literacy

Skills:

• Use basic word processing, spreadsheet and desktop presentation applications as applicable to your work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating environment.
• Demonstrate use of email, addressing, forwarding, attachments, netiquette.

Responsibilities of staff (including all contractors) are:

• Achieving an adequate level of general awareness…