Senior Cardiac Physiologist - UPMC Waterford
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
This busy Cardiology Department provides a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic examinations at both inpatient and outpatient level. The Cardiology Department Team is dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare provision. We maintain a high level of patient activity whilst maintaining the highest standards of care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform the following procedures:
o Resting ECG
o Exercise treadmill testing, both medical and Physiologist led
o Fit and analyze ambulatory ECG and BP recordings
o Pacemaker and ICD/CRT follow-up
o Transthoracic echocardiography and report on same
o Assist with transoesophageal echocardiography
o Assist with Diagnostic and interventional procedures in Cath. Lab
o Assist with pacemaker and implantable defibrillator procedures
o Report procedure findings and highlight abnormal findings
2. Be expected to take part in any on-call rota that may be or become part of their department.
3. Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff appointed to clinical/designated area(s).
4. Manage own caseload and assess, plan, implement and evaluate cardiac diagnostic services for service users according to service standards and best practice.
5. Supervise staff, prioritizing and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and teamwork in conjunction with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist.
6. Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel in the team.
7. Ensure the quality of documentation of reports are in accordance with local service and professional standards.
8. Communicate verbally and/or in writing results, data interpretation and reports to the relevant team and consultants in accordance with service policy.
9. Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team as appropriate, communicating and working in cooperation with other team members.
10. Attend Clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, as designated by the Chief Cardiac Physiologist.
11. Ensure that staff in the department arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner, and in line with local policy guidelines.
12. Adhere to existing standards and protocols and contribute to the development and maintenance of standards/strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement.
13. Promote a safe working environment in accordance with health and safety legislation.
14. Participate in risk management issues, identify risks and take responsibility for corrective actions.
15. Report any adverse incidents in accordance with organizational guidelines.
16. Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of service.
17. Review and allocate resources in collaboration with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist and relevant others.
18. Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice.
19. Participate in the management of stock and equipment in conjunction with the Chief Cardiac Physiologist.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IICMS).
* Have a minimum of 3 years satisfactory relevant post qualification experience.
* Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in cardiac invasive and non-invasive investigative procedures.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation: Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities: Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
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