Cardic Technologists /Echo Cardiographers (Re-advertisement) (2 Posts) at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: V/FT/173/2022 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Proper patient preparation including detailed explanation of the respective test.
• Performing echocardiogram study in and outpatient according to American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines.
• Write echocardiogram reports to be countersigned by the cardiologist.
• Assist cardiologist in performing specialized studies such as Trans Esophageal Echo (T.E.E), dobutamine stress echo and exercise stress Echo.
• Connect patients to 24/48hr holter monitor and disconnect them upon completion of the monitoring period.
• Connect and Perform exercise stress test (EST) on patients.
• Analyze 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 in the registers.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

• Diploma in Cardiac Technology and other relevant and related field.
• Minimum training of 6 months in Cardiac Ultrasound/Echo-Cardiography.
• Registration with the relevant professional body.
• Valid Practice License.
• Training in nursing and clinical medicine will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a busy cardiology center