Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary Competitive
Reference RS 00010
Date Published about 4 years ago
TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Basic Grade Cardiac Physiologist for one of Ireland’s Leading Private Hospitals based in South Dublin

Job Description:

To provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion is at the centre of what you do. You will provide leadership in the performance of diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular systems to patients to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the heart and blood vessel disorders and participate in the invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Cardiac Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients.
• Performs electrocardiogram, holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, event monitoring exercise stress testing and echocardiography in compliance with departmental and hospital policy and procedure.
• Conducts a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic tests including ECG, echocardiography, holter monitoring, stress ECG, pacemaker and ICD implants, follow-up and programming, angiography and angioplasty procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of diagnostic Cardiac procedures appropriate to the grade.
• Has a complete understanding of all such procedures and an ability to make accurate measurements is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Consultants, GP’s and hospital staff regarding patients’ needs.

Key Requirements:

• BSc in Clinical Measurement or Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street , Dublin) or equivalent.
• A.S.C.S.T - Associate of The Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (UK) or equivalent.
• Have not less than one year’s post qualification experience in a Cardiac Department.
• Good general knowledge of cardiology.
• Ability to utilise research in clinical practice, applying evidence based practice approach.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to quality control and service improvements

To hear more about the role please contact Roisin on 01-5134908



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