Cardiovascular Technologist-SKMC-Cardiology Pediatrics

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC


Date: 3 days ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic and interventional (if applicable) techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing, cardiac catheterizations and interventions, and ambulatory cardiac procedures. Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures.

Responsibilities

Technical

Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety

Preparing reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician

Observing gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.

Conducting electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments

Preparing and position patients for testing

Adjusting equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol

Operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system

Observing ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation and cerebral circulation

Activating fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system

Ability to scrub and assist in all adult and paediatric diagnostic and interventional cases including: percutaneous interventions, cardiac output measurements, permanent pacemakers, intra-vascular ultrasound, and pressure wire measurement (if applicable)

Ability to record, measure and fully understand all hemodynamic principles including right and left heart catheterization, cardiac outputs, and full data analysis with appropriate optimal documentation of invasive cardiac procedure (if applicable)

Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing and ambulatory procedures. Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures. Performs pulsed and continuous wave Doppler studies. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac haemodynamic principles including the underlying pathophysiologic principles of acquired or congenital lesions of the heart is required. Performs cardiac Stress Echo safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols (if applicable)

Entering factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer

Assists physicians during Stress and Transesophageal Echo procedures. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal findings. Knowledge of emergency response to any problem that could occur (if applicable)

Assist physicians with stress studies. Prepare patient for cardiac stress and perform test in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols.

Performs administrative duties involving inventory control as required and Identify and acquire the supply of equipment and other materials in a timely cost effective manner

Quality & Safety Conducting daily or periodic checks and calibration of equipment. Recognize report and advice on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information. To ensure that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum results

Updating patient examination history file, recording unusual conditions/limitations, documenting examination time, room number, and technique factors. Recording any relevant clinical information obtained from the patient during the course of the examination that may be of benefit to the consultant when producing the report

Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures applicable

Applying standard precautions for infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection, including effective hand washing/cleansing when appropriate, particularly on entering and leaving clinical areas and between each patient

Maintaining and assisting in enforcing a high control over infection, safety and health regulations and making sure that all concerned parties follow the same

Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded

Education Mentoring and train other cardiology technologists and students

Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety

Qualifications

Qualification :- BSc degree in Cardiovascular program

Two (2) years of experience post certification in the related field

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

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