AAR hospital is a 140-bed Level 5 private referral hospital that boasts a symphony of healing spaces that rejuvenates the soul, Nestled adjacent to the lush green canopy of Karura Forest along Kiambu Road. The Outpatient Department deliberately separated from the Emergency Unit welcomes you the ambience and beauty synonymous with 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
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Locum Echocardiographer At Aar Hospital
Healthcare / Medical
full time
Kiambu
Posted 1 day ago