Job Summary

To set-up and operate equipment used during the performance of cardiac ultrasound procedure/ Echocardiogram. Basic interpretation of all echocardiograms.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures through his actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the RCH.
• Performs M-Mode and 2-dimensional echocardiograms in both adults, children and children. A thorough knowledge of normal cardiac anatomy and the anatomy of acquired or congenital diseases of the heart is required.
• Assists Cardiologist in performing phonocardiography and Trans esophageal echocardiographic procedures.
• Performs an assessment on patients of various conditions and ages, considering the physical and physiological needs of every patient
• Processes and maintains records of all results. Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment as needed. 
• Maintains departmental inventory of necessary materials and supplies.

·    Performs all written documentation, as required by departmental standards, in a timely fashion and submits the completed report.

• Organize the rota for coverage.

·    Assists in the orientation of new employees as assigned by supervisors.

·    Participates in continuing education.

·    Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure (NSP-GEN-014) including documentation in patient medical record.

·    They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.

·    Performs additional duties as directed or assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications:

Education:

A minimum of:

• Bachelor/Associate of degree or college diploma in healthcare related field from an accredited institution.
• Certification in Echo Technician is preferred.

·       Valid license of specialty from Saudi Council.

• Valid Basic Life support certificate.

Experience:

          ·      Required

Post qualification experience of two years. Valid license to perform Echocardiogram from Saudi Council.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Friendly, flexible, patient and courteous.
• Communicates well in both written and verbal English.
• Communication in Arabic is preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in computer applications.