Locum Echocardiographer at AAR Hospital

Job Purpose:

The overall purpose of this job is to perform technological duties associated with echocardiography (Echo) scans, providing doctors with information regarding cardiovascular diseases, illnesses and disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing in all types of Echocardiograms, 24 hr Holter monitor both in and out patients.
• Write Echocardiogram reports, to be countersigned by the cardiologist
• Assist Cardiologists in performing Trans-Oesophageal Echo (TEE)
• Analyse and report on Holter monitor recordings for the Physician to review.
• Ensure timely dispatch of Echo and Holter Monitor reports to patients or referring Physicians
• Collaborate with Biomedical Engineers to ensure prompt maintenance of Equipment
• Maintain accurate records of tests carried out by ensuring correct data entry on computer, report forms as well as batch registers
• Develop the echocardiographic film and provide the diagnostic exam of the patients to the cardiologist for interpretation; Conduct initial review of images and exam results for provisional prognosis
• Perform and document quality control procedures to ensure that the ECHO equipment operates at optimal level; Report equipment malfunctions to Head of Department for maintenance and repair

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Cardiology Technologist from a recognized training institution
• Certification by appropriate Radiology council of Kenya

Experience

• Minimum of 6(months) ECHO cardiography experience preferably in a hospital environment

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

• Service orientation
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of radiation safety
• Knowledge of quality management system related to radiology
• Patient care skills
• Attention to detail