Cardiovascular Technologist Senior – Echocardiography-

Cardiovascular Technologist Senior – Echocardiography-TAWAM Global Medical Recruiting seeking international Medical Staff on behalf of Tawam Hospital a premier 461-bed tertiary care facility located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.The hospital is part of the SEHA Health System, it is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Candidates with qualifications obtained in WESTERN countries (such as UK, Australia, NZ, South Africa, Canada and USA), ARAB countries and EUROPEAN countries are invited to apply. Contract package: Competitive contract package offered for international candidates. Tax free basic monthly salary. Supplemental Allowance. Accommodation or Housing Allowance. Furniture Allowance. 40+ paid leave days. Health insurance. End of service/bonus. Flight tickets to and from home country. Package offered according to experience Minimum requirements: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited Cardio Vascular program or allied health specialized program in Cardio Vascular Technology of a minimum of 2 years syllabus AND Registration with cardiovascular credentialing international , the American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, UK registration council for clinical physiologists, the Canadian association of cardiopulmonary technologists or The Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology New Zealand or equivalent AND Current National License AND BLS. Preferred: Graduate of an approved cardiovascular technology or clinical physiology (cardiology) program leading to a degree of a minimum of 3 years diploma or a degree or 3 year diploma in Radiography. ACLS recommended EXPERIENCE: Postgraduate clinical experience of a minimum of 4 years relevant experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: English Essential and Arabic preferred. LICENSURE: Registration with cardiovascular credentialing international, American registry of diagnostic medical sonographers, UK registration council for clinical physiologists, The Canadian association of cardiopulmonary technologists or equivalent. Current National License. Current and valid license in country of origin, preferably with HAAD or DHA licence. (On acceptance of offer you will be required to obtain a HAAD licence. Should you have any queries and clarifications regarding the above criteria, please visit www.haad.ae for further details about licensing requirement). Job Specifications: Basic Purpose of the Role: Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic and interventional (if applicable) techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing, cardiac catheterizations and interventions, and ambulatory cardiac procedures. Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures. Key Responsibilities: Technical: Monitoring patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Monitoring patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety. Preparing reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician. Observing gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system. Conducting electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments. Preparing and position patients for testing. Adjusting equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol. Operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system Observing ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation and cerebral circulation Activating fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system Ability to scrub and assist in all adult and paediatric diagnostic and interventional cases including: percutaneous interventions, cardiac output measurements, permanent pacemakers, intra-vascular ultrasound, and pressure wire measurement (if applicable) Ability to record, measure and fully understand all hemodynamic principles including right and left heart catheterization, cardiac outputs, and full data analysis with appropriate optimal documentation of invasive cardiac procedure (if applicable) Performs advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques including Cardiac Echocardiography, Cardiac Stress testing and ambulatory procedures. Interprets and reports on various cardiac procedures. Performs pulsed and continuous wave Doppler studies. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac haemodynamic principles including the underlying pathophysiologic principles of acquired or congenital lesions of the heart is required. Performs cardiac Stress Echo safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols (if applicable). A sound knowledge of normal exercise physiology and the pathophysiologic spectrum of coronary artery disease. Entering factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer. Assists physicians during Stress and Transesophageal Echo procedures. A thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal findings. Knowledge of emergency response to any problem that could occur (if applicable) Assist physicians with stress studies. Prepare patient for cardiac stress and perform test in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with established department protocols. Performs administrative duties involving inventory control as required and Identify and acquire the supply of equipment and other materials in a timely cost effective manner. Quality & Safety: Conducting daily or periodic checks and calibration of equipment. Recognize report and advice on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information. To ensure that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimum results. Updating patient examination history file, recording unusual conditions/limitations, documenting examination time, room number, and technique factors. Recording any relevant clinical information obtained from the patient during the course of the examination that may be of benefit to the consultant when producing the report. Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures applicable. Applying standard precautions for infection control, using a series of interventions that minimize or prevent cross infection, including effective hand washing/cleansing when appropriate, particularly on entering and leaving clinical areas and between each patient. Maintaining and assisting in enforcing a high control over infection, safety and health regulations and making sure that all concerned parties follow the same. Maintaining and assisting in enforcing the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded. Education: Mentoring and train other cardiology technologists and students. Explaining testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk moderate distances, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to physically bear difficult working conditions including: Unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level, exposure to heat and cold: Exposure to noisy machinery, high and low temperatures; Bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations: Must observe contact precautions, working hours significantly beyond regular schedule: Overtime and on-call as needed by the department. How GLOBAL MEDICAL RECRUITING (GMR) will assist you in your search for a new job opportunity abroad? In answer to a question regularly asked: You, the applicant will not be liable to pay any recruitment fees to us, we are paid by our clients the hospitals. Established in 2007 and now leaders in placement of qualified and experienced international medical staff at Middle Eastern hospitals (Qatar, UAE, Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait etc) and now also Russia and Nigeria. Global Medical Recruiting experience recruitment personnel will assist you with the following: 1. Creating an International Standard CV. 2. Submitting your CV to several hospitals at once (in countries of your choice). 3. Liaise between yourself and the hiring hospitals for feedback on CV submitted. 4. Arrange for Telephonic / SKYPE / in person interviews. 5. Send the Offer of employment to you with relevant information regarding the offer, employer, country etc. 6. Assist you with acceptance of the offer and submission of all relevant documentation.(Note: On acceptance of a offer of employement - you need to budget for the following expenses: Police clearance certificate, Medical/bloodtest, Authentication fees and Credentialing fees. The afore-mentioned is paid directly to the relevant supplier of the service for ex medical/bloodtest fees will be paid to the relevant physician/medical practice you choosed and used and NOT to Global Medical Recruiting. Requirements regarding the afore-mentioned documentation differs from hospital to hospital and between countries 7. Assist you with Verification / Credentialing (Clinical Staff) and all recruitment requirements. 8. Liaise with the employer regarding issuing of your entry visa into the country. 9. Advise you on when it is safe to resign. 10. Book your flight and meet & greet at the airport. 11. Be in contact with your after you start at your new employer and assist with any problems / further requirements. Information about the employer: WHY WORK AT TAWAM HOSPITAL? Tawam Hospital, in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine, is a premier 461-bed tertiary care facility; one of the largest hospitals in the United Arab Emirates. With over 22,000 admissions in 2012 and an average 73 percent occupancy rate, the Hospital offers services in specialties including oncology, neonatal care, emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, urology, family medicine, fertility services, neurosurgery, nephrology, pediatrics, pain management, internal medicine and obstetrics & gynecology. The Hospital serves as a regional referral center for specialized medical care and is a national referral center for oncology services. Tawam Hospital received program accreditation in 2012 from the American College of Graduate Medical Education – International, and is a recognized intern, resident, and fellowship training site for the Arab Medical Board. The Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation, last renewed in 2012, and its laboratory services are accredited by the College of American Pathology. With an average of 330 daily inpatients, Tawam Hospital is the preferred destination for quality medical care in the UAE. In 2012, the ER unit received over 116,000 patients; non-hospital clinic visits exceeded 145,000 while hospital clinic visits surpassed the 344,000 mark. The Hospital’s team of renowned surgeons performed over 7,700 surgeries during the year, while the dental clinic served over 84,000 patients. During the year, the Hospital adopted a single room model in its medical and surgical wards, upgraded the pediatric extended care unit to 10 beds, expanded and relocated its In-vitro Fertilization Unit, remodelled a surgical unit, expanded our Endoscopy Unit, added 19 private rooms to the oncology program, and provided additional special needs parking space to serve clients better. Innovations in clinical care were adopted to treat patients using an evidence-based approach during life-threatening situations to include formation of the ICU Outreach Team and implementation of a Pediatric Early Warning Score process and Rapid Response Team. More than 4,100 babies were born at Tawam Hospital in 2012. In the same year, the hospital performed over 18,300 CT/MRI procedures, 110,000 radiology exams, 120,000 physiotherapy / occupational therapy procedures and more than 3,400,000 laboratory tests. The average length of stay at the Hospital in 2012 was 5.45 days. The Hospital actively recruits and engages a national workforce. On average, the Emiratization rate at the Hospital is 30 percent. HOW TO APPLY: Register and apply online on Global Medical Recruiting website http://ift.tt/1mMz02k OR email your CV to apply@gmrecruiting.com



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