BASIC GRADE VASCULAR PHYSIOLOGIST

at  Beaumont Hospital

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Chief Vascular Physiologist the appointee will undertake duties appropriate to a Basic Grade Vascular Physiologist
Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform and Report on Vascular studies ordered by Medical Staff. All vascular investigations performed in the Non-invasive Vascular Unit including: Peripheral flow studies and treadmill testing. Duplex and colour flow ultrasonic imaging
To perform and report on multiple Non-Invasive Vascular Investigations including:
(a)Doppler ultrasound and pressure measurements for upper and lower arterial disease
(b)Duplex ultrasonic Imaging of:
(i)Arterial and Venous systems of the upper and Lower limbs
(ii) Carotid and Vertebral and trans-cranial vessels
(iii) Abdominal arteries and veins

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

(i) Carrying out test ordered by medical staff
(ii)Recording of patient relevant case histories
(iii)Report and communicate diagnostic findings
(iv)Contribute to the development of the unit.
(v) Undertake care, maintenance, cleaning and decontamination of all equipment in the Vascular Unit.
Following discussion and where necessary the post holder may be asked to undertake other appropriate duties when necessary for the efficient running of the Department.
Qualifications: