Cardiac Technologist​/Echocardiography Technologist

Position: Cardiac Technologist / Echocardiography Technologist
Location:

Caribbean
Department:

Cardiology / Diagnostic Services
Experience

Required:

Minimum 4–6 years of relevant clinical experience

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced

Cardiac Technologist / Echocardiography Technologist

to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Caribbean.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality

echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasound), ECG/EKG, and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures . The role requires strong technical competency, attention to detail, excellent patient-care skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities
Perform high-quality

transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) , including 2D, M-mode, colour Doppler, pulsed-wave and continuous-wave Doppler studies.
Obtain accurate cardiac measurements, images, and hemodynamic data according to established echocardiography protocols.
Perform

12-lead ECG/EKG

testing and recognize technically inadequate recordings or potentially significant abnormalities requiring prompt physician review.
Assist with or perform

stress echocardiography, exercise ECG testing, ambulatory/Holter monitoring, and other non-invasive cardiac investigations , according to training and clinical privileges.
Assist physicians with

transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

and other specialized cardiac procedures where appropriately trained and authorized.
Assess image quality and obtain additional views or measurements when required to ensure complete diagnostic studies.
Prepare patients for cardiac diagnostic procedures, explain procedures clearly, and address patient questions or concerns.
Recognize urgent or potentially critical findings and promptly escalate them to the appropriate physician in accordance with hospital protocols.
Maintain, clean, and perform routine checks of echocardiography, ECG/EKG, and related cardiac diagnostic equipment.
Maintain accurate patient records, measurements, images, preliminary technical documentation, and procedure information.
Follow infection prevention, patient identification, privacy, safety, and quality-assurance standards.
Collaborate effectively with

cardiologists, physicians, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team .
Participate in quality improvement, continuing education, and maintenance of professional competency.

Qualifications
Recognized diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional qualification in

Cardiac Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Cardiac Sonography , or a related discipline.
Relevant recognized certification/registration in

echocardiography, cardiac sonography, or cardiovascular technology , where applicable.
Minimum 4–6 years of relevant clinical experience , with substantial hands-on experience in echocardiography/cardiac ultrasound.

Demonstrated proficiency in

echocardiography and ECG/EKG acquisition .

Experience with Doppler echocardiography and cardiac measurements is required.

Experience with stress testing, Holter monitoring, TEE assistance, or other non-invasive cardiac investigations is preferred.
Current professional registration/licensure in the country of practice, where applicable, and ability to meet registration or credentialing requirements of the relevant Caribbean jurisdiction.
Current

BLS certification

or ability to obtain it prior to commencing employment.
Good proficiency in

spoken and written English .

Skills & Competencies
Strong technical expertise in

cardiac ultrasound/echocardiography and ECG/EKG .
Ability to consistently obtain accurate, high-quality diagnostic images and recordings.
Sound understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, common…