Cardiac Physiologist

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Under supervision, until proficient, provide technical cover in the cardiac catheter laboratories (during RHC and LHC) and during pacemaker insertion Under supervision, until proficient, perform Tilt Tests within the Cardiac Investigations Departmen Under supervision, perform pacemaker and ICD checks for both inpatient and outpatients. With guidance write reports for the Cardiologists and in cases where a serious condition is diagnosed, seek urgent verification from a chief technician(s) and/or inform a cardiologist on dut To hold a current ILS certificate, leading/participating in arrests where required. Provide support for all members of the multi-disciplinary team, including debriefing, with subsequent preparation of the patient for a safe transfer to an appropriate recovery environment if required To be responsible for the management of your caseload. This will involve the assessment, prioritisation and planning of appropriate examinations, ensuring the provision of effective and sensitive evidence-based care to the highest standards Allocates tasks to student/trainees when appropriat Using in-depth, detailed analysis and interpretation of a range of clinical and technical data, the post holder will provide a factual report for specialised studies performed personally (and where necessary by others within the Trust and in the PCT setting) which will be monitored by senior staff Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records Attend study days and courses as required, to maintain, improve and develop specialist skills Comply with the relevant Codes of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice Employ the safe and appropriate use of sensitive, specialist medical equipment To be involved in writing, evaluating and auditing of guidelines, protocols and local policie To ensure all equipment is stored, cleaned and operated safely according to Trust and Local policies and to train junior staff to do the sam To demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellenc To contribute to a climate where staff members appropriately question and challenge practice, and where decision-making can be openly discusse To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g.
at times of sickness or increased workload

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