Bakheet Mohammed Al-Zahrani

Advanced Diagnostics: Perform or oversee complex non-invasive investigations, including advanced echocardiography (3D, strain imaging), 24-hour Holter monitoring, and stress tests.

• Invasive Support: Assist in cardiac catheterization labs with procedures like stent implants, pacemakers, and defibrillator insertion.
• Quality Assurance: Audit staff performance, maintain quality control of technical records, and ensure clinical excellence.
• Clinical & Technical Duties
• Supervision: Oversaw staff technologists, cardiographers, and students, assigning work schedules and training to optimise team performance.

Operational Management: Managed equipment inventory, troubleshot technical malfunctions, and ensured timely supply of department materials to maintain operational efficiency.

• Policy & Compliance: Develop protocols, adhere to safety standards (e.g., radiation protection)
• Patient Care: Monitored patient vitals, ensured safety during procedures, and provided education to enhance patient understanding of their condition.
• Led diverse teams to achieve operational goals
• Facilitated the integration of mobile devices and remote work technologies, enabling flexible working arrangements.

• Served as a catheter lab technologist, assisting in complex cardiac procedures.
• Hemodynamic Procedures ( RT/LT Heart Study - Mitral Balloon - TAVI )
• EPS Procedures ( Pacemakers - ICDs - CRT-D)
• IVUs (Intravascular Ultrasound).
• FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve).
• IFR ( Instantaneous wave Free flow Reserve)
• Congenital Procedures ( PDA - ASD - VSD )
• Vascular procedures ( EVAR - Angio / Veinoplasty - Carotid Artery Stenting )
• Supervised technical work following best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewed and updated laboratory procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with current scientific standards.
• Planned and executed continuous improvement projects within lab teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Guided staff in professional development, enhancing team capabilities and career growth.
• Planned staff activities to meet operational demands.
• Performed bench work to maintain proficiency and competency in technical operations.
• Worked as a radiographer, ensuring high-quality imaging services for patients.
• Kept up to date with advances in food testing to fulfill evolving test requirements.

• Developed Non-invasive Cardiology Laboratory at King Abdullah Medical City to provide comprehensive diagnostic services
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
• Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

• Patients ( appointments, acceptance , referrals, follow up )
• Coordinated patient admissions and streamlined filing systems for improved access to information.
• Supported team operations through effective management of administrative tasks.