Cardiac Physiologist

Cardiac Physiologist
Cambridge
£20 per hour
3-month contract with view to extend
Full time
The successful candidate will play an integral role in providing exceptional care to patients undergoing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. If you have a passion for cardiology, excellent technical skills, and a commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a variety of non-invasive and invasive cardiology tests, including but not limited to:
  • Left and right heart catheterisation
  • Brady-pacemaker implants and follow-ups
  • Complex Devices (CRT/ICD) implant/optimisation/follow-up
  • Reveal implant and follow-up
  • 12-Lead ECG (Carelink)
  • Ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring
  • Technician-led exercise stress testing
  • MIBI procedures
• Perform basic Electrophysiology (EP) studies and assist with stock take and ordering of necessary equipment.
• Provide factual reports on diagnostic tests with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and visitors, ensuring they understand procedures and feel supported.
• Train junior staff and assist in their professional development.
• Support line-management and leadership duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Cardiac Science (or equivalent).
• BHRS/IBHRE accreditation (working towards, in part or completed).
• BSE Accreditation (in part or completed).
• SCST/RCCP/AHCS/HCPC registration.
• Immediate Life Support certification.

Experience:

• Relevant intermediate experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiology tests.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment, collaborating with clinical and managerial staff.
• Experience communicating directly with patients and carers.
• Ability to perform and report on a variety of diagnostic tests with minimal supervision.
• Basic EP experience and ability to manage inventory.
• Previous NHS experience and experience in training and line-management is desirable.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of cardiology procedures including:
  • Left and right heart catheterisation
  • Pacemaker implants and follow-up
  • Complex device management (CRT/ICD)
  • 12-Lead ECG, ambulatory ECG, and exercise stress testing.
• Basic EP studies knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and an understanding of Echo procedures.

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