Echocardiography Technician

Job Description

• By means of a thorough, comprehensive and holistic approach carries out imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations of patients with cardiovascular diseases or disorders, under the direction of the referring Cardiologist. These procedures include but are not limited to:
• •    Echocardiography (including trans oesophageal examination)
• •    Electrocardiography
• •    Stress tests
• •    Holter monitoring
• Ensures consistent, accurate and detailed documentation of patient encounters as per policy. 
• Other duties as reasonably requested by the Section Chief , Chair or Chief Medical Officer.
• Reviews with the Cardiology Chief, adverse events, problem incidents and complaints, and explores all opportunities to improve the quality of care and provide recommendations regarding risk management.
• Participates in a quality assurance program for Cardiology services and monitors key performance indicators
• Assists the cardiology Chief in the development of best practice guidelines and protocols.
• Participates in change management programmes within the organisation.
• Participates in improvement initiatives within the department.
• Deals appropriately with complaints when necessary.
• Takes an active part in the induction and orientation of new staff.
• Attends directorate departmental meetings as scheduled.
• Supports the mentorship of designated staff.
• Complies with the organisations policies, procedures and work instructions and commits to the organizations Employee Code of Conduct.
• Complies with the Health and Safety regulations of the organization and regulatory body.
• Fosters interdepartmental liaison.  
• Promotes efficient and effective communication within the organisation.
• Promotes health awareness to patients and their families.
• Demonstrates and affirms a commitment to Continuing Medical Education (CME)