ECG Technician

Job Description

Performs ECG Procedures on all inpatients and outpatients. Assists in patient preparation for ambulatory and stress ECG studies.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Technical

Producing recordings of electrocardiograph (ECG)

Monitoring electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.

Notifying physicians of critical ECG results

Keying information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes

Replenishing supply of paper and ink in machine and reports malfunctions

Editing and forwarding final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation

Assessing 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 competency

Intervening whenever possible in the fixing and mending of defected equipment and devices

Monitoring, and supervising all ECG equipment within the department, flagging any maintenance requirements or breakdowns to senior staff

Holter 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 study

Quality & Safety

Ensuring that contemporaneous, written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and facility standards

Maintaining the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded

Maintaining compliance with all safety regulation in manipulating equipment

Ensuring the correct use, maintenance and safe storage of all of production & quality related documentation applicable to area of responsibility

Assist 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Completion of 2 year certificate or diploma program in Medical Sciences or allied health with evidence of formal ECG training

Experience

Required:

NLT 2 years’ experience as an ECG

Technician. Applicants with Nursing

background require 2 years cardiac

About Us

Abu 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.

About The Team

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is a flagship tertiary hospital in the UAE and the largest teaching medical center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital has pioneered multiple innovative medical technologies locally and regionally, establishing itself as a market leader and setting new benchmarks for the sector. Major achievements include; the first Transplant Center in the UAE and the sole provider of paediatric transplant services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the largest Cardiac Science program for paediatrics and adults and the only Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Program in Abu Dhabi, the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the region and outside the United States. SKMC is committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive adult surgical and medical services in its inpatient and outpatient facilities. SKMC also manages a Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory (BSL3) and a 125-bed Behavioural Sciences Pavilion, the largest mental care facility that provides adults and paediatrics services.