Echo Technician

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.

Reporting to:

Cardiologist On Call

Head, Department of Medicine

Supervises:

NONE

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.

• 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.