Cardiovascular Technician

📣 إعلان

منذ ساعتين تقريبا

	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الرياض

وصف الوظيفة

About the Role

National Medical Care is seeking a Cardiovascular Technician to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate data collection.

Key Responsibilities

Register patients, confirm identification, review consultation requests, and verify medical history.
Prepare patients for procedures by explaining equipment and testing, assisting with positioning, and connecting monitoring systems (ECG leads, BP cuff, saturation probe).
Monitor patient comfort and safety during tests, recording blood pressure and heart rate, and notifying the physician of any anomalies.
Perform electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and stress tests using electronic equipment, recording devices, and analyzing images.
Execute various measurement modalities including IFR, IVUS, and OCT.
Ensure compliance with cath lab room X-ray safety protocols, including the use of lead aprons and shields.
Respond rapidly to emergency situations within the cath lab by performing CPR, using a defibrillator, and connecting IABP machines.
Provide necessary calculations during procedures, such as valve areas, cardiac output, LV end-diastolic pressure, and pressure gradients across valves.
Assist physicians by operating multi-channel physiologic monitors, measuring and recording cardiovascular and pulmonary functions during cardiac catheterizations, alerting physicians to abnormal instrument readings, and providing test results.
Perform transducer calibration and chest leveling for accurate pressure readings.
Support physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments by assisting with catheter placement.
Maintain laboratory records, including examinations performed and findings, and participate in research projects.
Monitor and record used medications and materials during procedures.
Adhere to asepsis standards, legal regulations, Infection Prevention, and International Patient Safety Goals and Practices to maintain a safe work environment.
Evaluate diagnostic studies for quality and diagnoses to ensure accurate results.
Assist physicians with typing cath reports, cardio-tree documentation, and labeling used items.
Ensure proper operation of cardiovascular systems and equipment, troubleshoot problems, calibrate equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and report repair requirements.
Contribute positively to quality care delivery and departmental operations through professional conduct.
Monitor and reflect on personal performance, identify professional development needs, and update job knowledge through educational opportunities.
Complete the mandatory CMJ-Infection Control License.
Adhere to professional standards and hospital policies to serve and protect the hospital community.
Educate and counsel individuals, families, and co-workers regarding patient situations and treatment methods.
Document and maintain patient data records, including completing patient records, forms, reports, logs, and archiving/retrieving procedure data.

Qualifications and Experience

2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
Proficiency in performing electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and stress tests.
Experience with different measurement modalities such as IFR, IVUS, and OCT.
Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations, including CPR and operating defibrillators and IABP machines.
Strong understanding of X-ray safety protocols in a cath lab environment.
Completion of the mandatory CMJ-Infection Control License.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic medical care setting. The role requires adherence to strict safety and quality standards, contributing to a professional and supportive healthcare environment.