Technologist - Cardiovascular (Non-Invasive)

Under general supervision, the Technologist – Cardiovascular (Non-Invasive) performs non-invasive echocardiograms (echo) utilizing department protocols/guidelines on fetal (preferred), pediatric, adolescent and adults with known or suspected congenital heart disease of a complex nature. S/he completes preliminary report for Cardiologist using Echo PACs software in a timely manner. S/he is a flexible team-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. The incumbent participates in the prioritization of patients in the Cardiology Clinic, inpatients and ED and assists Cardiologists with TEE in the Cath Lab and OR. S/he participates equally in on-call rotation and overtime as dictated by patient demand. S/he participates in Echo QI and Cardiac Program activities. Willing to assist the team in the performance of other duties.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in cardiovascular technology, heath care (cardiac science) or a related field.

* Candidates applying from the UK must also provide a postgraduate certificate and official academic transcript, in addition to the above requirements, as there is no national Sonography or Cardiovascular registry examination in the UK.

Experience

- 5+ years Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound/ECHO Experience preferably in a busy Pediatric Cardiology Program that performs pediatric cardiac surgery.

Certification and Licensure

- Professional License in the country of origin
- Eligible for licensure in the State of Qatar

Registry Exam:

- Echocardiography credential in one of the following is required:

ARDMS - RDCS in Paediatric Echo (PE)
- CCI – RCCS (additional RCS, ACS preferred)
- Canadian – CRCS

- Basic Life Support Required

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical cardiac physiology
- Demonstrated skills required for performing Dobutamine stress echocardiography
- Demonstrated ability to perform and report adult and Pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms
- Demonstrated ability to interpret echo and Doppler data with written report of findings
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving Communications Systems (PACS), Cardiovascular Picture Archiving Communications Systems (CPACS), and CVIS(Cardiovascular information systems)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Fluency in written and spoken English