Electrocardiograph Technician

Job Description

About the job

• Ensures through his/her actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the Riyadh Care Hospitals and Clinics.
• Carries out 12 lead ECG’s following the department procedures.
• Knowledge of interpreting basic ECG rhythm strips and trouble shooting ECG equipment.
• Carries out routine Echocardiography studies including 2D Echo, M-Mode and color Doppler for adults and assists Cardiologists for infants.
• Prepares patients for Stress Tests and assist the cardiologist during the procedure.
• Be able to set-up 24 Hour Holter Monitors and remove this from the patient after 24 hours and process the results in the computer.
• Logging of patient data, generating for signature of final cardiac reports.
• Maintaining adequate cardiac supplies and coordinating through Biomedical any equipment problems.
• Conducts work in a professional manner and maintains patient/staff confidentiality.
• Follows all department policies and procedures.
• Participates in on-going education program developed by the department, e.g. Department Policy and Procedure, Fire Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Control.
• Complies with hospital dress code.
• Responsible to educate patients /families as per their needs and to implement their whole role regarding patient / family education process as mention in patient & family education policy and procedure including documentation in patient medical record.
• They are knowledgeable about their essential role in patient and family education.
• Performs additional tasks and duties assigned by Superiors within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills and duties.

Qualifications:

A minimum of:

Education:

Diploma / certification in medical technology.

Registration in Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and current license.

CPR certified.

Experience:

Two (2) years in a large hospital facility.

Competencies & Skills:

Fluency in verbal and English, can speak Arabic desirable.

Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.