Echo Technician

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. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities • Confers with cardiologist to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and determines technical factors to satisfy requirements. • Prepares and mount 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 provide preliminary diagnostic evaluation. • Notifies cardiologist of significant scans necessitating immediate attention to patient. • Assists and participate in ECHO and ECG procedure as per doctor’s order for both in patient or 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 procedures and prepare reports monthly statistical report. • Applies HOLTER monitor to patients as per doctor’s order if nurse technician is busy. • Helps to 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’s. • Provides individualized patient / family education as per their needs. • Organizes supplies in the unit. • Adheres to dress code policy. • Performs procedure 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 with the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities. Education/ Professional Qualification Diploma or equivalent qualification i.e. cardiovascular technology or relevant Experience Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience