Echo Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 2D Echo, M-Mode, Doppler, Color Doppler, and related echocardiography studies as per physician requirements.
• Prepare patients for echocardiography procedures and explain the procedure appropriately.
• Acquire high-quality cardiac images and measurements according to departmental protocols.
• Assist cardiologists during TTE and, where trained/authorized, TEE and stress echocardiography.
• Ensure proper patient identification, documentation, and maintenance of examination records.
• Operate, clean, and perform basic troubleshooting of ECHO equipment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow hospital policies.
• Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste, and patient-safety procedures.
• Coordinate with cardiologists, nurses, and other clinical staff.
• Maintain daily logs, equipment records, and quality-control documentation.
• Escalate equipment issues or unusual findings to the appropriate senior/clinical team rather than independently diagnosing patients.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Proficiency in echocardiography equipment and imaging techniques.
• Ability to obtain technically accurate cardiac views and Doppler measurements.
• Good patient-handling and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital/clinical environment.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant diploma/degree in Cardiac Care Technology / Cardiovascular Technology.
• Prior experience in a cardiology or cardiac diagnostic department.
• Experience with adult echocardiography; pediatric ECHO experience may be preferred depending on the facility.
• Knowledge of basic emergency procedures and patient monitoring.