Summary
Royal Health Group is seeking a Junior Echocardiographer / Echo Technician in Al Ain. The role involves performing echocardiograms and technical cardiovascular tests, preparing and monitoring patients, maintaining equipment and documentation, and sharing images and data with physicians for interpretation. Applicants must graduate from an accredited Cardiac Technology school, complete a six-month Cathlab Technology internship, hold a current license in their country of origin and a DOH license to practise in the UAE, and have two years of recent related experience. Strong spoken and written English is required; Arabic is desirable but not essential.
The posting
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Perform Imaging Tests (EchoCardiograms) and Non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include Exercise tolerance tests (Stress test), Holter monitoring, Event recorders, 24 hr Ambulatory BP Monitoring, Electrocardiograms at Technical level and Assisting in Performing Transesophageal echocardiography.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
• Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
• Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
• Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required.
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
• Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation
• Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.
Qualifications
• Graduate from an accredited school of Cardiac Technology
• 6 months of Internship in Cathlab Technology
• Current license in country of origin with DOH license to practice in U.A.E.
• Two years of recent related work experience as a Cardiology Tech, Interventional/Special Procedure Technologist (or equivalent)
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but Not Essential
• Ability to adjust to group practice in an industrial environment.