A four story 156 bed, purpose-built Cardiac Centre, building for adult paediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery has just been completed. Currently, the PSCC providing services through utilising around 65 beds in the existing 600 bed Armed Forces Hospital Services including ICU AND CCU for cardiac patients. The Nursing Service has its own management structure under the Director of Nursing. On the other hand, Cardiac Technicians, Respiratory Therapists, Anaesthetic Technicians, Perfusion Technicians and Catheter Laboratory Radiographers function under their own Superintendent in charge. The staff of the PSCC come from many parts of the world.
Employment contracts are for two years and often renewable.
The standard work week is 44 hours. The number of hours in a shift vary somewhat from department to department but generally do not exceed 8 hours a day and 4 hours Thursday. The Department of Recreational Services offers recreation and leisure opportunities to a wide range of interests and age groups. There is something for everyone, and the Department provides access for beginners and the more advanced alike. Riyadh itself is an interesting, bustling city.