Overview
Echo Technician Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE at Royal Health Group, LLC
Roles and Responsibilities
Technical Expertise in Ultrasound Imaging    Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment, including Doppler and 2D/3D ultrasound machines to capture high-quality images of the heart.  Understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology to properly interpret the images and identify abnormalities.
Patient Preparation and Care    Ability to explain the procedure to patients in an understandable way and ease any anxiety they may have.  Ensuring patient comfort during the procedure, including positioning the patient properly on the examination table and applying gel to the skin for optimal imaging.
Analyzing Echocardiograms    Interpreting the ultrasound images to assess the heart’s chambers, valves, walls, and blood flow.  Identifying potential issues like valve dysfunction, heart enlargement, blood clots, or fluid around the heart.
Doppler Echocardiography    Proficient in Doppler echocardiography, which measures blood flow velocity and can help assess heart valve function, detect abnormal blood flow, and evaluate blood pressure in the heart’s chambers and vessels.
Communication
and Reporting    Communicating findings clearly to physicians and cardiologists to support diagnosis and treatment planning.  Writing detailed reports on the results of the echocardiogram, including any findings that require follow-up or further testing.
Attention to Detail
Recognizing subtle cardiac abnormalities or variations in heart function, requiring high
attention to detail
to ensure accurate results. Â Ensuring all relevant images and views are captured for comprehensive analysis.
Knowledge of Cardiac Pathologies    A strong understanding of various heart conditions, such as arrhythmias, heart valve diseases (e.g., stenosis, regurgitation), cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart defects, to properly assess and report findings.
Team Collaboration
Working closely with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals to coordinate patient care and contribute valuable diagnostic information. Â Providing input for further testing or follow-up treatments based on echocardiographic results.
Responsibilities of an Echocardiographer    Conducting Echocardiograms    Performing transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), which involve using an ultrasound probe on the chest to capture images of the heart.  Performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) when necessary, which involve inserting an ultrasound probe into the esophagus to get clearer images of the heart, especially in cases of obesity, lung disease, or other factors that interfere with TTE.
Utilizing Doppler Technology    Using Doppler ultrasound to measure blood flow and heart valve function, detecting abnormalities like regurgitation, stenosis, or shunts.  Documenting blood flow speeds and analyzing the direction and turbulence of blood flow within the heart.
Analyzing Results    Analyzing images and Doppler readings to identify potential cardiac issues such as heart valve defects, blood clots, aneurysms, and other conditions.  Working with cardiologists to interpret findings and assess the patient’s heart function.
Providing Diagnostic Information    Assisting cardiologists by providing crucial diagnostic information that helps determine the best course of treatment.  Helping to monitor the effects of treatment or surgery, including evaluating how well the heart is functioning after procedure…
Title: Echo Technician
Company: Royal Health Group, LLC
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category: Healthcare
