Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description

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

• 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
• 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.
• Observations of hemodynamics, structural and vascular cardiology investigations (where applicable) 
• Conducts Cardiology Investigations with correct management of haemodynamic, ultrasound and mapping equipment (where applicable) 
• Demonstrates an understanding or desire to learn advanced imaging/recording techniques. 
• 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. 

Qualifications

Experience Required: 
•   Not less than 3 years relevant pediatric sonography experience  

•    Current National License 

 Educational Qualification Required: 

• BSc Degree in Cardiovascular Program 
• Completion of an accredited echocardiography, ultrasound or cardiopulmonary Technology program.