Summary
Works independently and ensures a safe and proper environment for testing in the laboratory, on the wards, in the operating room, Cardiac Cath Lab, Emergency Room (OR) or any other area as required. Recognizes and eliminates artefacts to produce meaningful diagnositc information which is presented to the physician for interpretation.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
1. Independently performs non-invasive cardiac investigations such as but not limited to ECG, Holter monitoring, stress testing, pacemaker and ICD analysis, blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography procedures including Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), and Stress Echocardiography (SE).
2. Performs urgent procedures on critically ill patients portably on the wards, in the OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, ICUs, Emergency Room, and any other location as requested and as required.
3. Assists physicians with procedures in the OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, or any other setting as required.
4. Observes and monitors patients during procedures, notes signs of distress and/or medical emergencies, takes remedial action, and notifies the nurse and/or physician as necessary.
5. Produces meaningful diagnostic information, obtains measured and calculated data, and makes preliminary reports for review by the reporting physician.
6. Documents and logs all patient events and procedures.
7. Ensures a safe environment and safe operation of equipment. Monitors equipment and reports any hazards or needs for repair and maintenance to Senior Cardiovascular Technologist or Manager. Calibrates and operates equipment as required.
8. Cleans and disinfects clinical equipment, following appropriate Laboratory policies, Hospital policies or manufacturer instructions.
9. Ensures procedure rooms are clean, tidy, and well stocked with supplies, linen, and other necessary items.
10. Participates in the on-call roster and assists with emergency resuscitation procedures.
11. Understands sterile technique for Cardiac Cath Lab, OR, and isolation patients.
12. Understands infection control policies and all Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab.
13. Complies with the section policies, procedures and protocols. Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.
14. Complies with Radiation safety rules and regulation of the hospital and in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other national or international regulation bodies.
15. Applies and ensures compliance with ALARA principle role for all procedure involving radiation exposure.
16. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.
Education
Bachelor’s or Associate Degree /Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology, Health Science, Cardiac Ultrasound, or equivalent Healthcare field is required.
Experience Required
Grade 8:
Two (2) years of related experience with Bachelor’s, or four (4) years with Associate Degree/Diploma is required.
Grade 9:
? Four (4) years as Cardiovascular Technologist, Non-Invasive at KFSH&RC, or (Grade 08) related experince is required.
? Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years
? Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].
Other Requirements(Certificates)
? Current Registration from country of origin and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) is required.