Website:
medscix.com
Job details:
Location: Caribbean
Department: Cardiology / Diagnostic Services
Experience Required: Minimum 4–6 years of relevant clinical experience
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Technologist / Echocardiography Technologist to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Caribbean.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasound), ECG/EKG, and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures. The role requires strong technical competency, attention to detail, excellent patient-care skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), including 2D, M-mode, colour Doppler, pulsed-wave and continuous-wave Doppler studies.
- Obtain accurate cardiac measurements, images, and hemodynamic data according to established echocardiography protocols.
- Perform 12-lead ECG/EKG testing and recognize technically inadequate recordings or potentially significant abnormalities requiring prompt physician review.
- Assist with or perform stress echocardiography, exercise ECG testing, ambulatory/Holter monitoring, and other non-invasive cardiac investigations, according to training and clinical privileges.
- Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and other specialized cardiac procedures where appropriately trained and authorized.
- Assess image quality and obtain additional views or measurements when required to ensure complete diagnostic studies.
- Prepare patients for cardiac diagnostic procedures, explain procedures clearly, and address patient questions or concerns.
- Recognize urgent or potentially critical findings and promptly escalate them to the appropriate physician in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Maintain, clean, and perform routine checks of echocardiography, ECG/EKG, and related cardiac diagnostic equipment.
- Maintain accurate patient records, measurements, images, preliminary technical documentation, and procedure information.
- Follow infection prevention, patient identification, privacy, safety, and quality-assurance standards.
- Collaborate effectively with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and maintenance of professional competency.
Qualifications
- Recognized diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional qualification in Cardiac Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Cardiac Sonography, or a related discipline.
- Relevant recognized certification/registration in echocardiography, cardiac sonography, or cardiovascular technology, where applicable.
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant clinical experience, with substantial hands-on experience in echocardiography/cardiac ultrasound.
- Demonstrated proficiency in echocardiography and ECG/EKG acquisition.
- Experience with Doppler echocardiography and cardiac measurements is required.
- Experience with stress testing, Holter monitoring, TEE assistance, or other non-invasive cardiac investigations is preferred.
- Current professional registration/licensure in the country of practice, where applicable, and ability to meet registration or credentialing requirements of the relevant Caribbean jurisdiction.
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it prior to commencing employment.
- Good proficiency in spoken and written English.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical expertise in cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography and ECG/EKG.
- Ability to consistently obtain accurate, high-quality diagnostic images and recordings.
- Sound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, common cardiovascular conditions, and cardiac diagnostic testing.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and diagnostic quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to explain procedures clearly and provide a reassuring, professional patient experience.
- Strong teamwork and ability to communicate effectively with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Professional, compassionate, patient-focused, and respectful approach.
- Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a busy clinical workload.
- Ability to work independently while recognizing when findings or patient conditions require immediate escalation.
- Adaptability and willingness to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare environment.
- High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, ethics, and accountability.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced and confident cardiac technologist with strong hands-on echocardiography skills who can consistently produce high-quality diagnostic studies. The candidate should combine technical competence with excellent communication and patient-care skills and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary cardiac care team.
Candidates with international experience who meet the applicable professional credentialing and licensing requirements and are willing to relocate to the Caribbean are encouraged to apply.
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