Senior Cardiac Physiologist Cavan

Senior Cardiac Physiologist
Cardiac Physiologist
Physiologist

Cavan

Full time Position

Our client an established Hospital wishes to recruit a Senior Cardiac Physiologist in Cavan.

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be based in Cavan and will undertake the duties appropriate to that position. The successful candidate may, on occasion, be required to provide a support diagnostic cardiology service. The Cardiology Department carries out a wide range of cardiac investigations that include:

Essential:

* ECGs - Recording/Interpretation and highlighting abnormal findings.
* Transthoracic echocardiography - scanning & reporting independently to BSE/EACVI/ARDMS standard.
* Loop-recorder, pacemaker, ICD & Biventricular device-interrogation & follow-up, including home-monitoring & Heart Rhythm Ireland database experience.
* 24-hour Holter monitoring - Patient hook up and technical downloading/ analysis interpretation.
* 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring - Patient hook up and analysis of same.
* Event Recording - Patient hook up and analysis.
Desirable:
* Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to include technical support for Angiograms & percutaneous Coronary Intervention and competence during emergency procedures.
* Tilt-Table testing.
The Cardiac Physiologist will also be expected to carry out the following:
* Performing the procedure or examination, report and highlight abnormal findings
* Calibration and routine maintenance of all equipment, which includes sterilisation where necessary
* History taking and interpretation of requisition forms
* Participation in patient care, i.e., preparation and reassurance of patient
* Accurately maintaining patient database and records.
* To comply with Health and Safety Regulations and ensure safe working practices.
* Commitment to in-service training of students and physiologists.
* To initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
* To perform such other duties appropriate to the office that may reasonably be requested.
* Keep up to date with new and currents standards of protocol and teaching in their field of diagnostic cardiology.
Essential Qualifications

* Possess the BSc. (Hons) Clinical Measurement Science / Clinical Physiology or equivalent.

Essential Experience

* A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar environment.


Essential Skills
* Have excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative when required.
* Be able to demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the
Hospital.

Excellent Salary & benefits for the right candidate

For more information & full job spec Please Call Maria O' Dwyer to on Applyfor a confidential chat & please email your full CV as a word attachment to Apply

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