Cathlab / Echo Technician

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Echo, Stress Test, and ECG Operations
• Conduct patient assessments, explain procedures, and ensure informed consent.
• Prepare patients for ECG, treadmill stress tests, and echocardiography, including proper electrode placement and vitals monitoring.
• Monitor blood pressure at rest and during each exercise stage.
• Manage stress machine consoles and maintain detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with consultants to use diagnostic data effectively for patient care.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and infection control protocols.
• Cathlab Operations
• Prepare Cathlab machines and procedure rooms for cardiac interventions.
• Assist with patient transfers from trolleys to Cathlab tables.
• Support the chief technician in operating the Cathlab machine and recording ECGs and pressure tracings.
• Hand over reports, recorded CDs, and test results to relevant departments.
• Coordinate stock management with the nursing team, ensuring accurate billing for procedures.
• Maintain consignment item checklists and report equipment issues or temperature variations.
• Follow up with inventory usage reports and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Safety, Compliance, and Development
• Participate in routine staff training, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) recertification.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, compliance, and clinical risk management policies.
• Foster teamwork through clear communication and customer-centric care delivery.
• Maintain continuous professional development through workshops, training, and seminars.

Qualification & Experience

• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Cardiology Technology, Radiology Imaging Technology, or as a Cathlab Technician.
• Strong knowledge of ECG interpretation, pressure tracings, and sheath removal techniques.
• Technically proficient in using Cathlab machines, stress testing consoles, and IABP systems.