Cardiovascular Technologist, Invasive

Job description / Role

Objectives:
To observe, monitor and evaluate procedures and measurement techniques in own area of expertise, including analysis, result interpretation and validation for diagnosis of diesease/injury. To work effectively with patient and patient's family and maintans a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental personnel

Main responsibilities:
- Responsible for observing and monitoring catheterization procedures for normal/abnormal patterns. Uses knowledge to evaluate results observed and immediately informs the Cardiologist of any ECG or pressure changes
- Responsible for making preliminary analysis and hemodynamic interpretation for the Cardiologists further study and diagnosis
- Responsible for recording all findings and incorporating these into patients medical record/system database
- Responsible for analyzing and assessing temporary and permanent pacemaker lead(s) and programs pacemaker devices

Reporting to: Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab
Number required: 7
Duration: 1-2 year/s contract
Desired start date: ASAP
Probation: 90 days
Working Hours: 9 hours
Commission / Bonus: Year end bonus

Other Benefits:
Housing, transportation & relocation allowances, 54 days annual leave with free round trip ticket, medical care through Family Medicine Department, Severance Pay

Requirements

- University Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and completion of accredited program in Cardiovascular Technology. Registration in country of origin
- Other certifications obtained: Certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Registration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
- Nature and length of previous experience: Three (3) years experience in cardiovascular diagnostics including one (1) year in Cardiac Cath Lab

About the Company

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is a 985-bed tertiary/quaternary care and referral hospital with facilities in Jeddah and Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the national referral and research centre for oncology, organ transplantation, cardiovascular diseases and genetic diseases and we provide treatment for everything from minor to complex and advanced medical conditions for Saudi Arabian nationals. We hold Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation as an Academic Medical Centre, and American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) Magnet designation. We are recognized as one of the leading healthcare organizations in the Middle East.

The Riyadh Hospital was established on land donated by King Faisal and was opened by King Khalid in 1975 with a current total land area of 920,000 square meters. We employ over 10,000 employees coming from 63 different nationalities.