Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Key Responsibilities

Performing 12 Lead ECGs and has a skilled knowledge of ECG interpretation. Independently and confidently perform ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, analyses result and provides a comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment. Responsible for acting as lead for Exercise ECG testing. To be fully conversant with emergency arrest procedures including defibrillation. To be part of the Cardiac Cath labs, be expert in routine invasive procedures, including diagnostic angiograms, PCI and primary PCI. Participate in training for EP cases and ablations. To be an active part of the 24/7 on call catheter lab team and part of a weekend rota for inpatient work. Skilled knowledge in Pacemaker implantation to include VVI and DDD implants. Working towards performing a transthoracic Echocardiogram to BSE minimum standards and producing a report to the BSE minimum dataset. Act as assistant in TOE (Transoesophageal Echo). Experience in the follow up of Reveal devices including remote monitoring and provides comprehensive and accurate report to enable clinical decisions to be made regarding patient treatment. . Be competent in the follow up of VVI and DDD pacemakers, working towards follow up of specialised devices. Perform remote follow up of Bradycardia pacemakers, working towards more complex devices. Have or working towards professional registration. Management and leadership To supervise Band 5 Cardiac Physiologists and Assistant Technical officer staff groups. Work towards leadership development. For further details please refer toattached Job Description