Job Title: Echocardiography
Division: Clinical Services
Department: Radiology
Reports to: Manager Radiology
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.
ii. 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
iii. Qualifications
1.Education
· Diploma in Cardiology Technologist from a recognized training institution
· Certification by appropriate Radiology council of Kenya
2. Experience
· Minimum of 6(months) ECHO cardiography experience preferably in a hospital environment
iv. 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
How to Apply: To send application letter and CV ONLY to recruitment@aarhospital.com
