Cardiovascular Technician-Cardiology Services

Job Description

 Performs Cardiac Diagnostic and Interventional (if applicable) techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing, Cardiac Catheterizations and interventions, device implant and follow up and Ambulatory Cardiac Procedures.

Responsibilities

•   Patient preparation and education 
•   Observations of haemodynamic, structural and vascular cardiology investigations (where applicable) 
•   Conducts Cardiology Investigations with correct management of haemodynamic, ultrasound and mapping equipment (where applicable) 
•   Demonstrates an understanding or desire to learn advanced imaging/recording techniques. 
•   Prepares report for physician review and sign off. 
•   Actively participate in departmental training, clinical audits and improvement projects. 
•   Effectively participates in departmental activities to enhance teamwork. 
Accountabilities 
•   Selection, management and efficient use of appropriate consumables. 
•   Appropriate calibration and review of equipment with escalation of defects in line with facility wide policy. 
•   Meticulous and timely documentation and reporting within the patient medical record. 
•   Prompt reporting and escalation of all Cardiac Critical Results. 

 

Qualifications

Experience :-  
Required: 
•   NLT 2 years post-graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography (of which NLT 2 years’ experience as a senior ultrasound radiographer in an acute care hospital). 
•   NLT 4 years post-graduate experience in ultrasound in an acute care hospital, Including Doppler, obstetrics/gynecology and abdominal sonography 
•   UAE National: upon completion of the internship 

Desired: 
•   N.A. 
 Educational Qualification: Required: 
•   BSc in Radiography plus a Program certificate in Sonography (NLT 1 year syllabus). 
•   Bsc in Sonography accredited Program (NLT 3 year syllabus). 
•   Associate Degree in Sonography (NLT 2 year syllabus) and registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, UK 
•   HPC, Australian Sonographer accreditation Registry, Ireland Department of Health and Children, New Zealand – Australasian Society for ultrasound in Medicine, South African Health Professional Council (as Radiographer). 
•   * AND Current National License 



Desired: 
•    Master’s in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical Msc in related field. (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) 

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