Cardiac Sonographer
Job details
duties and responsibilities include:
- Preparation and maintenance of sonographic equipment
- Examining patients' medical histories and explaining the sonogram procedure to them
- Performing cardiac sonograms, also known as echocardiograms, to capture images of the heart's chambers, valves, vessels and wall segments
- Using Doppler ultrasound to observe blood flow through the heart
- Recognizing normal and abnormal echocardiographic findings
- Assisting physicians during invasive procedures, such as cardiac catheterizations
- Assessing patients' health status and alerting physicians to changes
- Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to patient confidentiality rules
- Updating technical knowledge and skills through continuous education programs
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's Degree in Science OR - Bachelor Science in Physiology, or other health related field AND
- Completion of a National Registry exam by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiac Electrophysiology, or equivalent cardiovascular national, regional, and international credential boards.
- Certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Minimum of one year of experience in a cardiovascular lab
- Extensive knowledge of cardiac disease and cardiac hemodynamics
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related health field is preferred
Pay: QAR7,000.00 - QAR15,000.00 per month
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