Echo Technologist

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Echo Technologist

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Dr Sulaiman AlHabib Medical Centers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose / Objective Perform echocardiograms according to physician's orders and established practices and procedures by using non-invasive imaging technology to analyze 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 in patient 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 nurse technician is busy.

Helps coordinate with patients for Holter monitoring or for Holter monitor.

Reports directly to the Biomed through department in charge regarding any mechanical or electrical defect of equipment.

Adheres to manufacturers 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 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

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification i.e. cardiovascular technology or relevant.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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