Cathlab / Echo Technician

Position
We seek an experienced and versatile Cathlab / Echo Technician to join our team at the Asian Heart Institute. This role combines cardiac stress testing, ECG, and echocardiography expertise with Cathlab operations, ensuring seamless patient care and operational excellence. If you have a passion for patient care, teamwork, and technology and want to expand your career, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Echo, Stress Test, and ECG Operations
  • Conduct patient assessments, explain procedures, and ensure informed consent.
  • Prepare patients for ECG, treadmill stress tests, and echocardiography, including proper electrode placement and vitals monitoring.
  • Monitor blood pressure at rest and during each exercise stage.
  • Manage stress machine consoles and maintain detailed patient records.
  • Collaborate with consultants to use diagnostic data effectively for patient care.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and infection control protocols.
• Cathlab Operations
  • Prepare Cathlab machines and procedure rooms for cardiac interventions.
  • Assist with patient transfers from trolleys to Cathlab tables.
  • Support the chief technician in operating the Cathlab machine and recording ECGs and pressure tracings.
  • Hand over reports, recorded CDs, and test results to relevant departments.
  • Coordinate stock management with the nursing team, ensuring accurate billing for procedures.
  • Maintain consignment item checklists and report equipment issues or temperature variations.
  • Follow up with inventory usage reports and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Safety, Compliance, and Development
  • Participate in routine staff training, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) recertification.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety, compliance, and clinical risk management policies.
  • Foster teamwork through clear communication and customer-centric care delivery.
  • Maintain continuous professional development through workshops, training, and seminars.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Cardiology Technology, Radiology Imaging Technology, or as a Cathlab Technician.
• Strong knowledge of ECG interpretation, pressure tracings, and sheath removal techniques.
• Technically proficient in using Cathlab machines, stress testing consoles, and IABP systems.