Cardiologist

Above average salary

Average outlook

Extensive training needed

Artificial plastic model of human heart standing against background of cardiologist closeup. Cardiac care concept

What they do:

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

On the job, you would:

Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.

This role is designated under the Saudization scheme, meaning it is prioritised for Saudi nationals. Only Saudi citizens are eligible to apply for these positions as part of the national effort to strengthen local employment opportunities.

Salary

New workersAverageExperienced

SAR
449,888/yr

SAR
0/yr

SAR
897,000/yr

New workers start around SAR 449,888. Normal pay is SAR 897,000 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to SAR 897,000.

Training for this role

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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