Cardiovascular Technologist Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City UAE

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist to join their allied health professional team in Abu Dhabi. This vacancy was announced by the hospital on December 8, 2023 under the requisition ID 152. The incumbent performs all pediatric echocardiography scans using advanced ultrasound equipment and Competent in transthoracic echocardiogram on complex congenital heart disease on fetal, pediatric and adult population.

Responsibilities of Cardiovascular Technologist

• Patient preparation and Education.
• Specialist in all pediatric echocardiography scans using advanced ultrasound equipment.
• Competent in transthoracic echocardiogram on complex congenital heart disease on fetal, pediatric and adult population.
• Observations of hemodynamics, structural and vascular cardiology investigations (where applicable)
• Conducts Cardiology Investigations with correct management of hemodynamic, ultrasound and mapping equipment (where applicable).
• Prepares and interprets report for physician review and sign off.
• Actively participate in departmental training, clinical audits and improvement projects.
• Helps develop team cohesiveness by assisting team members and aligns individual work efforts to meet work unit and organizational goals for service excellence.
• Selection, management and efficient use of appropriate consumables (inventory management).
• Appropriate calibration and review of equipment with escalation of defects are in line with facility wide policy.Meticulous and timely documentation and reporting within the patient medical record.
• Prompt reporting and escalation of all Cardiac Critical Results.

Qualification & Experience

Following is the required criteria for the role of Cardiovascular Technologist at SSMC:

• B.Sc Degree in Cardiovascular Program
• Completion of an accredited echocardiography, ultrasound or cardiopulmonary Technology program.
• Not less than 3 years relevant pediatric sonography experience.
• Current National License.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding or desire to learn advanced imaging/recording techniques.
• The ability to ensure detailed findings are accurately documented and critical findings are reported in a timely manner.
• Willing to teach junior staff, fellows and students as required.

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