Cardiovascular Technologist

Full Time

Job Summary & Scope

Essential Job Functions & Key Responsibilities

• The responsibilities of cardiovascular technologist include, but not limited to:
• Prepare patients and explain what they will undergo during the procedure and ensure patients’ comfort.
• Monitors patients during examinations, ensuring their safety, and following procedures to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members.
• Maintains confidentiality and makes every reasonable effort to ensure the security of written, verbal, and electronic patient information.
• Organizes the daily procedure schedules for emergencies and monitors Cath Lab supplies.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as answering technical questions, helping in scheduling appointments, and offering pre-procedure advice.
• Ensures Cardiologic equipment remains in working order and reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Cleans equipment according to the institutional infection control policies.
• Calibrate, set up, and operate imaging equipment.
• Assist physician in all diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Perform interventional/therapeutic procedures to obtain sufficient and valid data/treat cardiac disease while maintaining maximal patient safety and comfort.
• Provide a summary of findings to the physician to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Data measurement, acquisition, and storage/archiving of images
• Documentation of physiological readings, technical troubleshooting, and monitoring changes
• Obtain and check IV / arterial access under medical supervision.
• Remove arterial sheath and apply compressive dressing.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• License of professional practice at the origin of graduation.
• MOPH license from State of Qatar through Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP).
• MME license from State of Qatar for Radiation Imaging Practices.

Education

Experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of radiologic safety practices, cleanliness and infection control policies, hospital, and local regulations.
• Capable of performing all procedures of interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization
• Good analytical abilities and technical skills.
• Good organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion.
• Customer Service oriented skills.
• Sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication.
• Ability to meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.
• Good attitude towards patients and co-workers with good and flexible teamwork abilities.
• Good computer skills in with proficient ability to use a computer and medical systems.

Minimum Languages: Arabic & English