Ahmad Shafiq
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care and counselling, specializing in advanced sonography techniques and echocardiogram performance. Exhibits mastery in stress echocardiography methods, transesophageal echocardiography assistance, and pericardiocentesis support. Collaborates seamlessly with cardiology teams, including heart transplant units for pre-harvest donor assessments. Committed to advancing cardiovascular health through innovative diagnostic practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cardiovascular technologist (Non-Invasive)
King faisal specialist hospital and research
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2021 - 12.2025
- Educated patients on imaging techniques, ensuring understanding and reducing anxiety.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality through strict adherence to data security protocols.
- Adjusted imaging equipment to achieve optimal positioning and settings.
- Conducted routine echocardiograms, including contrast echocardiography and advanced imaging techniques.
- Performed dobutamine, bicycle, and treadmill stress echocardiograms to assess heart function.
- Assisted with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE) during procedures.
- Collaborated with heart transplant team for thorough pre-harvest assessment of donor hearts.
Echocardioghraphy Technologist
Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences (PAQSJIMS)
Khairpur Sindh, Pakistan
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided thorough explanations of imaging techniques to reassure and inform patients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality and privacy of patient information according to data security standards.
- Performed adult echocardiography, Contrast echocardiography delivering preliminary reports for cardiologist review.
- Assisted with transesophageal echocardiography, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted dobutamine and treadmill stress echocardiography to evaluate cardiac performance.
- Completed pediatric echocardiography assessments for young patients.
- Administered exercise tolerance tests for comprehensive cardiac evaluations.
- Executed electrocardiography procedures to monitor and analyze heart activity.
Cardiovascular technologist
AGA KHAN MEDICAL COLLEGEHOSPITAL AND) HOSPITAL FOUNDITION , KARACHI, Pakistan (Medicine Department )
Hyderabad , Pakistan
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Educated patients on imaging techniques to enhance understanding and reduce anxiety.
- Protected patient privacy by adhering strictly to data security protocols.
- Adjusted imaging equipment to optimise positioning and settings for accurate results.
- Performed and reported preliminary echocardiography results for both adults and children.
- Executed routine echocardiograms and contrast echocardiography using Optison and saline.
- Conducted dobutamine and treadmill stress echocardiography to assess cardiac performance.
- Administered exercise tolerance tests and electrocardiography for comprehensive evaluations.
Cardiovascular technologist
DR Abdul Hadi Clinic SHIFA MEDICAL CENTER, SAIDU SHARIF
Swat, Pakistan
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Explained imaging procedures to inform patients and alleviate concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to data security protocols.
- Prepared preliminary echocardiography reports for cardiologists.
- Conducted adult and paediatric echocardiography, exercise tolerance tests, and electrocardiography.
- Completed 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure assessments.
Internship
Saidu group of teaching hospitals saidu sharif
Swat, Pakistan
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Completed preliminary reports for cardiologist in adult and paediatric echocardiography.
- Conducted exercise tolerance tests and electrocardiography with precision.
- Performed 24-hour ECG Holter monitoring to ensure accurate data collection.
- Engaged in training and seminars to enhance professional skills and promote growth.
- Adapted swiftly to new situations, acquiring skills efficiently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve shared objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS Paramedics Cardiology Technology
Khyber Medical University
Peshawar, PakistanHSSC - Pre Medical
Board of Intermediate and secondary Education BISE
Saidu sharif Swat, PakistanSSC - General Science
Board of Intermediate and secondary Education BISE
Saidu sharif Swat, PakistanSkills
- Patient care and counseling
- Sonography techniques
- Echocardiogram performance and reporting
- Stress echocardiography methods
- Transesophageal echocardiography assistance
- Pericardiocentesis support
- Working with heart transplant team for pre harvest assessment of donor’s heart
- Collaboration with cardiology team
- Pediatric echocardiography expertise
- Electrocardiogram monitoring
- Holter and blood pressure monitoring
- Data collection and management
- Analytical skills and teamwork
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Certification
Cardiovascular Imaging Certifications.
EACVI Certified in Adult Echocardiography (TEE), 2025.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry Exam) Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registry Number: 00135351
Eligibility letter from clinical Measurement Physiology cardiac Physiology Reference # 23043 (Heath services executive, HSE) 2024.
Specialist- Cardiovascular Technologist from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Profile No: 21269015
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program from American Heart Association, 2025
Personal Information
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Date of birth: 20/02/1995
Languages
6,C2,5,C1
Timeline
Cardiovascular technologist (Non-Invasive)
King faisal specialist hospital and research
12.2021 - 12.2025
Echocardioghraphy Technologist
Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences (PAQSJIMS)
06.2019 - 04.2021
Cardiovascular technologist
AGA KHAN MEDICAL COLLEGEHOSPITAL AND) HOSPITAL FOUNDITION , KARACHI, Pakistan (Medicine Department )
06.2018 - 04.2021
Internship
Saidu group of teaching hospitals saidu sharif
03.2017 - 03.2018
Cardiovascular technologist
DR Abdul Hadi Clinic SHIFA MEDICAL CENTER, SAIDU SHARIF
01.2017 - 05.2018
HSSC - Pre Medical
Board of Intermediate and secondary Education BISE
SSC - General Science
Board of Intermediate and secondary Education BISE
Bachelor of Science - BS Paramedics Cardiology Technology
Khyber Medical University