Job Description
Description 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. Requirements Education/ Professional Qualification Diploma or equivalent qualification i.e. cardiovascular technology or relevant Experience Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience