Job Title: Senior Cardiac Physiologist
Department: Cardiology
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Purpose
The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cardiology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Cardiac Physiologist will demonstrate professional competency, team working skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a strategic approach to the development of services and structures, embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the efficient and effective delivery of Services for the Hermitage Clinic.
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Ensure the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality service.
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Perform and interpret ECG and Stress tests while demonstrating competence in BP monitoring and analysis and holter monitoring and analysis and understanding of pacemakers, defibrillators and echocardiography.
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To have a good knowledge of the procedures in the Catheterisation Laboratory and to participate in procedures (initially under supervision of Senior Physiologist)
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To be responsible for accurate storage and filing of clinical reports
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To be responsible for the careful use and cleanliness of equipment used by him/her
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Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service.
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Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary actions and report the findings as required, and as determined by the Laboratory Manager.
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Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.
- Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.
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Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
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Communicate effectively with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Department.
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Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.
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Ensure that systems for the provision of services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised.
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Contribute to an annual review of services including the preparation of an annual report.
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Ensure that all staff within the Department are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the Department is ready to meet such a demand.
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In consultation with staff continually monitor stock levels, suitability, usage and potential for savings.
- Promote a patient centred culture of openness and responsiveness to positive and constructive patient feedback and ensuring patient dignity, respect and choice is maintained in their care.
Essential Criteria
BSc in Clinical Measurement or equivalent
Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (old system)
Evidence of continued professional development, including attendance at relevant courses and relevant exam taking.
Minimum three year experience in a busy Cardiology department with experience in cardiac pacing and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory or echocardiography
Supervisory Skills
Team working skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Interpersonal and communication skills
Audit and evaluation
Prioritisation and delegatio
Analytical skills
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
