Senior Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Bon Secours Hospital Limerick • Limerick, PA

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About The Position

Exciting Career Opportunity! Senior Grade Cardiac Physiologist Full-time | Permanent | Candidate Criteria: Qualifications · BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology · BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) ·Hold an equivalent Level 8 scientific qualification, as recognized by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP), and maintain current membership with IICMP (Essential). Experience · Have a minimum of 3 years full time relevant post qualification experience. (Essential) · Have sufficient clinical knowledge and ability to perform all duties associated with this senior role. · Hands-on experience performing and independently reporting Echocardiogram in line with clinical standards and cardiology protocols. · Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment, capturing high-quality cardiac images, and producing accurate, comprehensive diagnostic reports for clinical review and patient management. · Additional experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) , including device follow-up, interrogation, and remote monitoring of pacemakers and ICDs, is desirable. · Have an awareness of Health, Safety and Risk Management. The Purpose of This Role: You will work in collaboration with other members of the Cardiac Diagnostics Service team in providing excellence in patient care in in cardiac diagnostics. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos by effective delivery of Mission Objectives in your capacity as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Requirements

• BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology
• BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)
• Hold an equivalent Level 8 scientific qualification, as recognized by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP), and maintain current membership with IICMP (Essential).
• Have a minimum of 3 years full time relevant post qualification experience. (Essential)
• Have sufficient clinical knowledge and ability to perform all duties associated with this senior role.
• Hands-on experience performing and independently reporting Echocardiogram in line with clinical standards and cardiology protocols.
• Proficient in operating echocardiography equipment, capturing high-quality cardiac images, and producing accurate, comprehensive diagnostic reports for clinical review and patient management.
• Have an awareness of Health, Safety and Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) , including device follow-up, interrogation, and remote monitoring of pacemakers and ICDs, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will undertake the duties appropriate to the position.
• The Senior Cardiac Physiologist with perform, conduct and support the following range of cardiac investigations in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures: o Electrocardiography o Holter monitoring o Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring o Event monitoring o Exercise stress testing o Echocardiography and associated studies o Haemodynamic monitoring and procedural documentation during invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures o Cardiac rhythm device management (from implant support to follow up and programming)
• Report and highlight critical results, liaising with and reporting to the Consultant Cardiologists as appropriate.
• Responsible for the maintenance and management of patient reports and records. This may entail highlighting and selecting particular aspects of a recording, interpretation of request forms, writing technical reports, and maintenance of reports for audit purposes as well as the use and management of CVIS.
• Maintains required departmental records.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Consultants, GP’s and hospital staff regarding patients’ needs.
• As medical procedures advance and new procedures are introduced, the Senior Cardiac Physiologist must update his/her skills as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for own learning and development needs.
• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level