Cardiovascular Technologist

Technical Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety Preparing reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician Observing gauges recorder and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system Conducting electrocardiogram phonocardiogram echocardiogram stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment recording devices and laboratory instruments Preparing and position patients for testing Adjusting equipment and controls according to physicians orders or established protocol Operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system Observing ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information such as blood pressure limb volume changes oxygen saturation and cerebral circulation Activating fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system Ability to scrub and assist in all adult and paediatric diagnostic and interventional cases including percutaneous interventions cardiac output measurements permanent pacemakers intravascular ultrasound and pressure wire measurement if applicable Ability to record measure and fully understand all hemodynamic principles including right and left heart catheterization cardiac outputs and full data analysis with appropriate optimal documentation of invasive cardiac procedure if applicable Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography Cardiac Stress testing and ambulatory procedures Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures Performs pulsed and continuous wave Doppler studies A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac haemodynamic principles including the underlying pathophysiologic principles of acquired or congenital lesions of the heart is required Performs cardiac Stress Echo safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols if applicable Entering factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam and filming sequence into computer Assists physicians during Stress and Transesophageal Echo procedures A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal findings Knowledge of emergency response to any problem that could occur if applicable Assist physicians with stress studies Prepare patient for cardiac stress and perform test in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols Performs administrative duties involving inventory control as required and Identify and acquire the supply of equipment and other materials in a timely cost effective manner Quality Safety Conducting daily or periodic checks and calibration of equipment Recognize report and advice on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information To ensure that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum results Updating patient examination history file recording unusual conditions limitations documenting examination time room number and technique factors Recording any relevant clinical information obtained from the patient during the course of the examination that may be of benefit to the consultant when producing the report Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures applicable Applying standard precautions for infection control using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection including effective hand washing cleansing when appropriate particularly on entering and leaving clinical areas and between each patient Maintaining and assisting in enforcing a high control over infection safety and health regulations and making sure that all concerned parties follow the same Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded Education Mentoring and train other cardiology technologists and students Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety Qualifications Qualification BSc degree in Cardiovascular program Two 2 years of experience post certification in the related field