Echo Technician

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to perform echocardiograms under physician orders using non-invasive imaging to assess heart function.

You will work with cardiologists, prepare and mount ECGs, participate in stress ECHO, Dobutamine ECHO, and trans-esophageal ECHO, maintain records, and educate patients.

Minimum one year experience and a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent qualification i.e., cardiovascular technology or relevant.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Confers with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements.
• Prepares and mounts ECG for interpretation by Cardiologist.
• Evaluates nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patient priorities to accommodate them.
• Advises cardiologists of results of examination and provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation.
• Notifies cardiologist of significant scans necessitating immediate attention to patient.
• Assists and participates in ECHO and ECG procedures as per doctor's order for both inpatient and outpatient units.
• Maintains a logbook of procedures done in the department and prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Applies HOLTER monitor to patients as per doctor's order if a nurse technician is busy.
• Helps coordinate with patients for HOLTER monitoring.

Education

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology

Job description

Job Purpose / Objective

Perform echocardiograms according to physician's orders and established practices and procedures by using non-invasive imaging technology to analyse a patient's heart, specifically the function of its veins, arteries, chambers, and valves.

Description

Perform echocardiograms according to physician's orders and established practices and procedures by using non-invasive imaging technology to analyse a patient's heart, specifically the function of its veins, arteries, chambers, and valves.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Confers with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements.
• Prepares and mounts ECG for interpretation by Cardiologist.
• Evaluates nature of critical and emergency procedures and rearranges patient priorities to accommodate them.
• Advises cardiologists of results of examination and provides preliminary diagnostic evaluation.
• Notifies cardiologist of significant scans necessitating immediate attention to patient.
• Assists and participates in ECHO and ECG procedures as per doctor's order for both inpatient and outpatient units.
• Assists in special procedures in the Cardiology department such as:
  • Echocardiogram
    • Dubutamine ECHO
    • Stress ECHO
    • Trans-esophageal ECHO
• Maintains a logbook of procedures done in the department and prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Applies HOLTER monitor to patients as per doctor's order if a nurse technician is busy.
• Helps coordinate with patients for HOLTER monitoring.
• Reports directly to Biomed through the department in charge regarding any mechanical or electrical defect of equipment.
• Adheres to manufacturer's routine for all equipment.
• Provides individualized patient/family education as per their needs.
• Organizes supplies in the unit.
• Adheres to dress code policy.
• Performs procedures within the infection control standards.
• Participates in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enriches patient experience with compassion, respect, and dignity.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Education/ Professional Qualification

Diploma or equivalent qualification i.e., cardiovascular technology or relevant.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience.