Job Description

Technologist – Cardiopulmonary (LOCUM) - (260003OD)

Technologist – Cardiopulmonary (LOCUM)Department: Cardiopulmonary, Clifton Medical Services (CMS)Entity: Aga Khan University HospitalLocation: CMS Karachi, PakistanIntroduction:The Aga Khan University Hospital in addition to its five Hospitals creates access through its Outreach Services which include Clinical Laboratories, Outpatient Medical Centres, Pharmacy services, Home Health and other services. Outreach Services are designed to provide primary to secondary healthcare services to patients near their homes and are present in several cities across Pakistan. Outpatient Medical Centres offer a range of specialty clinics including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Cardiopulmonary, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and Physiotherapy, and cater to children, adults, and elderly patients for general health checks or specific disease consultations.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 noninvasive cardiac diagnostic procedures in accordance with established protocolsCarry out cardiac procedures and acquire proficiency in new techniques and modalities, which may include pacemaker checkups, Holter monitoring, and strain imaging in echocardiography proceduresDetect discrepancies in patient reports and collaborate with relevant faculty to resolve them, contributing to the prevention of future discrepanciesAssist in conducting quality audits within the cardiopulmonary department to ensure compliance with prescribed quality standardsConduct 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 resultsCollaborate with the biomedical department as needed for equipment repair and maintenance to ensure seamless operationsEstablish effective communication with physicians to facilitate the timely reporting of procedures and maintain a smooth workflowBe 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:Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Science along with successful completion of a 24-month training course in cardiopulmonary diagnostic technology at AKU or an equivalent institutionA minimum of 1-2 years of related work experience in a recognized hospitalProficiency and thorough knowledge of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic technology proceduresDemonstrated excellent interpersonal and presentation skillsA commitment to staying current with the latest developments in the fieldStrong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead by example when working with colleaguesWillingness to work flexible shift duties as requiredStrong interpersonal skills, particularly in communicationCapability to perform effectively and maintain composure in high-pressure situationsComprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Primary Location

: Pakistan

Organisation

: Aga Khan Hospital & Medical College

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Posting

: 16/09/2026, 8:40:21 AM

Closing Date

: 23/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM