Echocardiography Tech

Roles and responsibilities

Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh Care Hospitals and Clinics.

Carries out 12 lead ECG’s following the department procedures.

Knowledge of interpreting basic ECG rhythm strips and trouble shooting ECG equipment.

Carries out routine Echocardiography studies including 2D Echo, M-Mode and color Doppler for adults and assists Cardiologists for infants.

Prepares patients for Stress Tests and assist the cardiologist during the procedure.

Be able to set-up 24 Hour Holter Monitors and remove this from the patient after 24 hours and process the results in the computer.

Logging of patient data, generating for signature of final cardiac reports.

Maintaining adequate cardiac supplies and coordinating through Biomedical any equipment problems.

Conducts work in a professional manner and maintains patient/staff confidentiality.

Follows all department policies and procedures.

Participates in on-going education program developed by the department, e.g. Department Policy and Procedure, Fire Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Control.

Complies with hospital dress code.

Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

Performs additional tasks and duties assigned by Superiors within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and duties.

Desired candidate profile

A minimum of:

Education:

Diploma / certification in medical technology.

Registration in Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and current license.

CPR certified.

Experience:

Two (2) years in a large hospital facility.

Skills

Fluency in verbal and English, can speak Arabic desirable.

Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.

They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

Performs additional tasks and duties assigned by Superiors within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and duties.