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Job Title: Chief 1 Cardiac Physiologist
Reports To: Chief 2 Cardiac Physiologist
Date: 2025
Overall Purpose of Job:
To provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. The Chief 1 Cardiac Physiologist will help manage and develop the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department by ensuring patient quality and effective service as well as acting as a member of the management team.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:
1. The Chief 1 Cardiac Physiologist should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in Non-invasive Cardiology and Cath Lab for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients.
2. Has an understanding of IT workflows throughout the departments and is responsible for troubleshooting all equipment in Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiology whilst engaging clinical engineering.
3. Patient-centered care.
4. In issues related to patient care and clinical standards, report to the Consultant Cardiologist.
5. Develop, implement, evaluate and document programmes of care in conjunction with the Consultant Cardiologists.
6. Train, supervise and conduct a full range of non-invasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic tests.
7. Support the Chief 2 Physiologist in the operational management of the Non-invasive Cardiology department.
8. Represent the cardiology department in hospital-wide committees.
9. Work closely with the Cath Lab staff on scheduling.
10. Supervise the Cardiac Physiologists in the department.
11. Delegate appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional guidelines and departmental standards.
12. Ensure clinical standards and standards of patient care are maintained.
13. Ensure accurate patient records and departmental statistics are kept, using computerized systems as appropriate.
14. Contribute to the development of cardiac diagnostic investigations/services and policies in conjunction with the Consultant Cardiologists.
15. Participate in cost awareness and cost control policies in Department.
16. Participate in selection and interviewing for departmental staff.
17. Be responsible for orientation and training needs of all staff and students assigned to the department.
18. Arrange mandatory attendance for staff training programmes in-house.
19. Assist in compilation of training manuals in consultation with other staff.
20. Encourage and promote staff development.
21. Participate in staff evaluation and staff performance with individuals involved.
22. Maintain and update staff folders.
23. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
1. Must possess BSc in Clinical Measurement Science or equivalent certification as cleared by IICMP.
2. Minimum 3 years experience as a Senior Cardiac Physiologist, Chief 1 Physiologist or above.
3. It is desirable that the candidate has more than 5 years Cath lab experience.
Qualifications:
BSc in Clinical Measurement Science or certified equivalent.
Experience:
1. It is desirable that the Chief 1 has five years post qualification experience in a Non-Invasive Cardiology Department.
2. Excellent base level general knowledge of cardiology.
Teamwork:
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
Customer & Client Focus:
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the service user.
Change Management & Quality Focus:
Demonstrate a quality focus approach to all activities and work practices.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of writing. As the hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing need of the Hospital.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries
* Health and Human Services
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