ECG Technician (SKMC)

Job DescriptionPerforms ECG Procedures on all inpatients and outpatients. Assists in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies.ResponsibilitiesTechnicalProducing recordings of electrocardiograph (ECG)Monitoring electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.Notifying physicians of critical ECG resultsKeying information into machine or marking tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodesReplenishing supply of paper and ink in machine and reporting malfunctionsEditing and forwarding final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretationAssessing and ordering appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior staff. To demonstrate and teach the safe use of materials/equipment in an appropriate manner to clients and/or carers within the limits of competencyIntervening whenever possible in the fixing and mending of defected equipment and devicesMonitoring, and supervising all ECG equipment within the department, flagging any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staffHolter and ambulatory BP monitoring—preparation of patients for 24 hour tapes with complete instruction for patients usage.Assist physicians with stress/ treadmill studies. Help prepare patient for cardiac stress studies and is responsible for patient safety during the stress studyQuality & SafetyEnsuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and facility standardsMaintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recordedMaintaining compliance with all safety regulation in manipulating equipmentEnsuring the correct use, maintenance and safe storage of all of production & quality related documentation applicable to area of responsibilityAssist in monitoring and evaluating processes related to performing ECG studies in order to identify and correct problems, improve systems, processes, and ensure a safe quality services.QualificationsCompletion of 2 year certificate or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of formal ECG trainingNLT 2 years’ experience as an ECG Technician. Applicants with Nursing background require 2 years cardiac experienceAbout UsAbu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.SEHA is committed to delivering world‑class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.#J-18808-Ljbffr