Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo)

Job overview

To undertake a full range of advanced (specialist and highly specialist) cardio logical diagnostic procedures. To work independently in all aspects of cardiology. Invasive and non Invasive. To support the trainees and assist with their training.

Main duties of the job

Clinical-  Generic

• To perform specific specialised tasks as outlined below.
• Perform echocardiography independently with report would be desirable
• To perform/assist in other highly specialised procedures (Stress echocardiograms, and Trans-Oesophageal Echocardiograms)
• Undertake advanced procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include lead Physiologist in technician-led Exercise ECG procedures, Echocardiography, Myoviews, basic pacemaker implantation and follow-up, cardiac catheterisation).

• To undertake all routine procedures within the Cardiology Department (to include ECG, Event recorder and ambulatory ECG Holter Monitoring and 24hr Blood Pressure monitoring – Hook-up and analysis).
• work independently  in the catheter lab undertaking angio grams  and pacemaker implantation
• support the pacing service with clinics would be desirable

• To provide accurate technical/factual reports on all procedures listed above.

• To develop and maintain knowledge and clinical skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see JD and personal spec attached

To independently perform echocardiograpghy or support the  Device service and work in the cath lab