Senior Technician
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Job Responsibilities |
The Cardiac Technician should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients.
- To perform electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, Holter monitor, Trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) echocardiogram exercise stress testing and dobutamine stress testing to aid in diagnosis of the cardiovascular system as per the instructions of the doctor.
- To Train, supervise and conduct a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic tests including ECG, Echocardiography, Holter monitoring, Stress ECG, Pacemaker and ICD implants, follow-up and programming, EP studies, angiography and angioplasty procedures.
- Possess a strong knowledge of diagnostic Cardiac procedures.
- Should have a complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Consultants and hospital staff regarding patients needs.
- Ensure the timely production and delivery of patient procedures
- Maintains required departmental records and Corrects delinquent medical records.
- Assures that equipment are maintained according to manufacturers specifications.
- Ensure that malfunctions as they occur should be reported to the concerned authorities.
- To ensure that all the Policies and procedure manuals of your area are on place and implemented.
- Participates in department process improvement projects.
- Control and supervise administration of medication per hospital and departmental policy and procedures.
- Maintains a safe working environment.
- Train new employees and assist in evaluating all cardiac technicians.
- Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all hospital departments.
- Orders and stores adequate supplies in compliance with company policy.
- Evaluates equipment and makes suggestions regarding purchase, use or rental.
- To have an appreciation of electrical safety requirements within the department.