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