DescriptionTo provide critical support in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions by performing and managing various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This role involves preparing patients, operating advanced diagnostic equipment, conducting non-invasive tests, and assisting in invasive procedures to assess and monitor heart and vascular health. Play a crucial role in ensuring accurate diagnostics, maintaining equipment, and supporting physicians to enhance patient outcomes in cardiovascular care.
- Under direct supervision of the physician, prepares patients, assembles and operates hemodynamic and operates hemodynamic and electrophysiological equipment during interventional and diagnostic procedures.
- Assists physicians in performing invasive procedures. Performs related radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging techniques to demonstrate catheter location, position and document findings.
- Maintains adequate inventory of stocks, supplies and clean work environment.
- Works collaboratively with the Cath Lab team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care.
- Participating in staff meetings, in-service, continuing education & quality improvement projects.
- Setups and prepares the lab and necessary equipment & supplies for left and right heart catheterizations, diagnostic coronary & peripheral angiography, coronary & peripheral interventions, balloon valvuloplasty, EPS, ablations, pacemaker implantations, drug studies and other special procedures.
- Preparing patients for procedures by explaining the process and ensuring they are comfortable.
- Observing patients for any adverse reactions during or after procedures.
- Ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures and regulations in the use of cardiovascular diagnostic Equipment.
- Maintains and operates cardiovascular diagnostic equipment.
- Stays updated on the latest cardiovascular diagnostic technology and treatment methods.
- Keeps tracking of patient data, interpret test results and report findings to physicians.
- Assisting the Head of Department in preparation of annual equipment plan, budget & procurement.
- Directing supply activities relative to ordering, receiving, rejecting, verifying, updating items used by unit to check the adequacy of laboratory supplies & purchasing.
- Tests all equipment used for procedures. Ensures accurate calibration, functioning or image quality & quality assurance.
- Operates fluoroscopic, cineangiography, contrast injection equipment on patient table. In addition, operates intra-aortic balloon pump, Cardiac Output Computer, pulse generators or any other necessary equipment under the direction of the physician.
- Performs CPR when necessary, under the direction of physician.
- Maintains data and images records in both computer and hard copy forms, CD archiving, hard copy EPS readouts for reviewing and records & generates reports.
- Assists in the storage and retrieval of ala data and assists the physicians in research studies and testing of new equipment and products.
- Assists other staff members in the transport of patients and inventory management as required.
- Reviews equipment maintenance contracts for appropriateness and schedule of maintenance checks.
- Trouble shoots and repairs minor equipment problems. Performs periodical function tests and quality control checks of the equipment.
- Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital's goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care, Quality/ Performance Improvement.
- Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatments and preventative measures if applicable.
- Performs any other duties within the scope of the job.
- Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
- Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
28 . Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
29 . Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
30 . Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
31 . Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
- Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.
RequirementsExperience: Minimum of 2 years as a Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Technology or related field
Language: English & Arabic Preferable Licenses / Certifications: License for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority e.g. (SCFHS / DHA)
