Job Purpose:
The overall purpose of this job is to perform technological duties associated with echocardiography (Echo) scans, providing doctors with information regarding cardiovascular diseases, illnesses and disorders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performing in all types of Echocardiograms, 24 hr Holter monitor both in and out patients.
Write Echocardiogram reports, to be countersigned by the cardiologist
Assist Cardiologists in performing Trans-Oesophageal Echo (TEE)
Analyse and report on Holter monitor recordings for the Physician to review.
Ensure timely dispatch of Echo and Holter Monitor reports to patients or referring Physicians
Collaborate with Biomedical Engineers to ensure prompt maintenance of Equipment
Maintain accurate records of tests carried out by ensuring correct data entry on computer, report forms as well as batch registers
Develop the echocardiographic film and provide the diagnostic exam of the patients to the cardiologist for interpretation; Conduct initial review of images and exam results for provisional prognosis
Perform and document quality control procedures to ensure that the ECHO equipment operates at optimal level; Report equipment malfunctions to Head of Department for maintenance and repair
Qualifications
Education
Diploma in Cardiology Technologist from a recognized training institution
Certification by appropriate Radiology council of Kenya
Experience
Minimum of 6(months) ECHO cardiography experience preferably in a hospital environment
Key Competencies - Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude
Service orientation
Problem solving
Critical thinking skills
Knowledge of radiation safety
Knowledge of quality management system related to radiology
Patient care skills
Attention to detail