Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description

Technical :Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxietyPreparing reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physicianObserving gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.Conducting electrocardiogram,phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instrumentsPreparing and position patients for testingAdjusting equipment and controls according to physicians orders or established protocolOperating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systemObserving ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation and cerebral circulationActivating fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular systemAbility to scrub and assist in all adult and paediatric diagnostic and interventional cases including: percutaneous interventions, cardiac output measurements, permanent pacemakers, intra-vascular ultrasound, and pressure wire measurement (if applicable)Ability to record, measure and fully understand all hemodynamic principles including right and left heart catheterization, cardiac outputs, and full data analysis with appropriate optimal documentation of invasive cardiac procedure (if applicable)Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing and ambulatory procedures. Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures. Performs pulsed and continuous wave Doppler studies. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac haemodynamic principles including the underlying pathophysiologic principles of acquired or congenital lesions of the heart is required. Performs cardiac Stress Echo safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols (if applicable)Entering factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computerAssists physicians during Stress and Transesophageal Echo procedures. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal findings. Knowledge of emergency response to any problem that could occur (if applicable)Assist physicians with stress studies. Prepare patient for cardiac stress and perform test in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols.Performs administrative duties involving inventory control as required and Identify and acquire the supply of equipment and other materials in a timely cost effective mannerQuality & Safety Conducting daily or periodic checks and calibration of equipment. Recognize report and advice on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information. To ensure that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum resultsUpdating patient examination history file, recording unusual conditions/limitations, documenting examination time, room number, and technique factors. Recording any relevant clinical information obtained from the patient during the course of the examination that may be of benefit to the consultant when producing the report Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures applicableApplying standard precautions for infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection, including effective hand washing/cleansing when appropriate, particularly on entering and leaving clinical areas and between each patientMaintaining and assisting in enforcing a high control over infection, safety and health regulations and making sure that all concerned parties follow the sameMaintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recordedEducation Mentoring and train other cardiology technologists and studentsExplaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxietyQualifications:Qualification :- BSc degree in Cardiovascular programTwo (2) years of experience post certification in the related field

Keyskills :
Cardiac Echocardiography Cardiac Stress testing cardiac catheterizations and interventions