Senior Echocardiography Technician - Technologist

Job Overview

This role involves performing echocardiography procedures including transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), stress testing, 24-hour Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. The technician will operate in multiple clinical and inpatient settings, serving patients of all genders and diverse cultural backgrounds, while collaborating closely with cardiologists and specialists.

Key Duties

• Conduct 2D echo Doppler on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, documenting preliminary findings.
• Immediately alert cardiologists about detected critical abnormalities such as pericardial tamponade, cardiac tumors, prosthetic valve issues, or complex congenital heart defects.
• Prepare thorough reports and recorded videos for cardiologist review.
• Maintain equipment functionality, laboratory records, and monthly statistics reports.
• Manage outpatient charts, ensure examination room cleanliness, and maintain supplies daily.
• Perform and assist with transesophageal echocardiography, ensuring proper patient preparation, consent, monitoring during and after the procedure, and accurate record keeping.
• Administer various stress tests including treadmill, Dobutamine, and nuclear imaging procedures, ensuring patient comfort, consent, and safety protocols are followed.
• Conduct 24-hour Holter ECG monitoring by preparing the patient, attaching electrodes correctly, data recording, and processing for specialist analysis.
• Set and monitor ambulatory blood pressure devices delivering scheduled readings; manage data processing post-monitored period.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families regarding conditions, treatments, and preventive care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support organizational values such as person-centered care and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain workplace safety standards and confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comply with cybersecurity protocols and organizational ethical standards.
• Complete mandated trainings timely and uphold professional conduct.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in echocardiography or related clinical setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical discipline.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.
• Valid licensure to practice as per respective regional health authority (e.g., SCFHS, DHA).
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are required.