REF: TNH/HRD/RE/01/2025

The overall purpose of this job is to carry out echo-cardiograph tests in order to aid doctors in making accurate diagnosis for patients with cardiovascular diseases in line with established protocols and the Hospital’s patient care objectives.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Operate ultrasound equipment, select appropriate equipment settings, and adjust patient positions to obtain the best angles.
Observe screening and make adjustments to equipment to ensure that the images produced are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, as required.
Perform validation protocols including obtaining written consent from patients or dependents for the procedures.
Explain procedure to patients and transfer patients to the ultrasound table in order to prepare patients for ultrasound exam.
Observe and care for patients throughout the examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Provide written summary of technical findings to the physician for use in diagnosis.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Carry out diagnostic cardiovascular and echocardiography examinations in line with established protocols.
Locate and record internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identify any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition
Carry out imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
Educate the patients on pre-test preparations, explain procedures, calm patients during procedures and adjust equipment to eliminate test artefacts.
Monitor patients for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes, recognize any abnormal rhythms and notify the physician accordingly.
Evaluate test results to ensure clarity and accuracy and inform the physician of preliminary findings as requested.
Record and store suitable images in line with established protocols; and
Distribute completed test results to physicians and service providers.
Maintain patient charts, enter diagnosis, and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and update file systems for tests performed.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Diploma in Echocardiography from a recognized institution.
Must be registered with the Radiography Council of Kenya and hold a valid practicing licence.
Minimum of 3 years’ echo-cardiography experience


CORE COMPETENCIES


Ability to carry out and interpret results of Echo Cardio tests
Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Ability to work and trouble shoot echo cardio equipment
Basic life support skills
Patient care skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Customer service skills
Planning and organising skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Accountability
Integrity
Confidentiality