Technologist, Cardiopulmonary

Technologist, Cardiopulmonary

Department: Medicine -Department

Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Carry out cardiac procedures and acquire proficiency in new techniques and modalities, which may include pacemaker checkups, Holter monitoring, and strain imaging in echocardiography procedures.
• Detect discrepancies in patient reports and collaborate with relevant faculty to resolve them, contributing to the prevention of future discrepancies.
• Assist in conducting quality audits within the cardiopulmonary department to ensure compliance with prescribed quality standards.
• Conduct educational and training sessions for trainees and fellow technologists on a regular basis, aiming to enhance their technical skills and improve patient care delivery while ensuring accurate results.
• Collaborate with the biomedical department as needed for equipment repair and maintenance to ensure seamless operations.
• Establish effective communication with physicians to facilitate the timely reporting of procedures and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Be prepared for late sittings or on-call duties in case of emergencies, with appropriate compensation provided in the form of staggered hours.

Requirements:

You should have:

• At least an Intermediate along with Diploma in Cardiac Technology; Bachelor's degree in Science along with successful completion of a 24-month training course in cardiopulmonary diagnostic technology at AKU or an equivalent institution will be preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience in a recognized hospital.
• Proficiency and thorough knowledge of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic technology procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A commitment to staying current with the latest developments in the field.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead by example when working with colleagues.
• Willingness to work flexible shift duties as required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly in communication.
• Capability to perform effectively and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.