ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN

دوام كامل في a Laimoon Verified Company في Saudi Arabia
نُشرت يوم May 1, 2024

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JOB DUTIES STATEMENTS:Duties and Responsibilities:1. ECHOCARDIOGRAMS Transthoracic Echocardiogram ( TTE ):A. Performs 2D echo Doppler studies on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients and writes down the preliminary resultsB. Notifies cardiologist of suspected abnormalities necessitating immediate attention (e.g. Pericardial tamponade, cardiac tumors, malfunctioning valve prosthesis and complex congenital heart disease, etc.)C. Prepares reports / videos of patients for official reading of the Consultant Cardiologist.D. Maintains documentation and down-time equipment used in the Echo labE. Maintains statistics, patient record and area monthly reportf. Reports to supervisor / department head any staff problems / malfunction of the echo equipmentG. Requests and obtains outpatients charts on all scheduled patientsH. Maintains supplies as needed for the examination roomI. Maintains daily the examination room in a clean and orderly environment for patient care ( including changing the bed sheets )J. Maintains daily census record of Echo procedures completed.2. Trans-esophageal Echocardiogram ( TEE )A. Performs pre-procedure equipment preparation and sterilization and acquisition of signed consent formB. Acquires quick history and physical examination about the nature of the diseaseC. Helps the patient to understand what to expect, alleviate anxiety and enhance compliance during TEE examination. Also a brief drug and allergy history or dysphagia or esophageal disease should be elicitedD. I.V. line to administer sedation or emergency medicationsE. Advises patient to remove dentures and places the mouth pieceF. Instructs the patient to lie on his left lateral position with neck and knee bent forward and swallowing during intubations with nasal breathingG. Be alert in monitoring vital signs and complicationsH. Monitor s the patient after the procedure at least 1-2 hours for potential complication of the procedures, anesthetic or sedative.I. Maintains census record of the procedure completed3. Stress TestA. Treadmill Exercise Test, Dobutamine Stress Test, Exercise Sestamibi and Presenting SestamibiB. Prior to the test, explains the procedure to the patient :- to dress comfortably ( e.g. loose fitting, light weight clothing and sports shoes- not to eat a heavy meal 4-8 hours before the testC. Asks the patient to sign a consent form as per policyD. Explains the procedure in detail and re-assure the patient if he/she is anxiousE. Garment/s above the waist should be removed temporarily in order to attach 10 disposable electrodesF. Prepares the skin area where the electrodes are to be attached like shaving the area if necessary, rubbing the skin vigorously with alcohol swabsG. Connects the lead wires to the patient s electrodes (lead wires are color coded). Position the cable yoke so that the cable does not interrupt the patient when he/she is on the treadmillH. Records ECG preferably with the patient lying and standingI. Takes the patient s blood pressure, preferably with the patient lying and standingJ. Sets the maximum heart rate to be reached for the patient in questionK. Ensures the crash cart is ready for use should an emergency ariseL. Maintains daily census record of the procedure completed4. Holter MonitoringA. Explains the test to the patientB. Asks the patient to remove clothing above the waistC. Skin preparation: shaves hair if necessary, rub the electrodes sites several times with alcohol swabsD. Attaches the electrodes for a two channel recording as shown in the operator s manual. Fix the electrodes with adhesive plasterE. Attaches the cable lead wires following color coding as shown in the operator s manual. Makes stress loops to prevent from pulling the electrodesF. After 24 hours, switch off the monitor and disconnect the patient cable lead wires from the electrodes. Take off and discard the electrodesG. Process the unit in the computer by typing all the necessary information about the patient, scanning and saving the ECG tracings recorded for 24 hours then to be ready for analyzing of the specialist / consultant cardiologistH. Maintains daily census record of the procedure completed5. Ambulatory Blood Pressure MonitoringA. Explains the test to the patient and its indicationB. Sets the machine to check blood pressure every 15-30 minutes during the day and every 1-2 hours during sleeping timeC. After 24 hours, disconnect from the patient and scan it in the computerD. Maintains daily census record of procedure completed6. Demonstrates compassionate communication skills while providing support and care to the patients as the patient is the center of our care .Desired Candidate ProfileProfile:*JOB REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:Education:BS Medical Technology or any related medical field.Experience:3 5 years of practical experience,Language:English and ArabicRequired Licenses:SCHS , MOH LicenseEducation:Any Graduation()Gender:nmNationality:Any Nationality

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