Staff Cardiac Physiologist

Exciting Career Opportunity!

Staff Grade Cardiac Physiologist

Full-time/ Part time | Permanent |

Candidate Criteria:

Qualifications

· BSc in Clinical Measurement or Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, Dublin) or equivalent. (Essential)

· Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP) (Essential)

· Have a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a Cardiac Department. (Desirable)

Experience

· A high level of clinical knowledge is essential including knowledge of Interventional Cardiac procedures.

· Good understanding of principles and practice of managing staff performance

· Evidence of continued professional development

The Purpose of This Role:

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 Cardiac Physiologist. The role of the Staff Grade Cardiac Physiologist is to deliver high quality, informed by latest guidelines, cardiac diagnostics for patients who require the care of services under the umbrella of Cardiac Investigations. To achieve this, the successful candidate will be expected to fulfil a hands-on diagnostic role within the assigned clinical area. They will be expected to contribute their technical knowledge and clinical judgement, consistent with Bon Secours Limerick’s operating procedures and guidelines, to ensure patient care is fully optimised in line with the departmental goal to achieve high technical quality and deliver diagnostics in an efficient and compassionate manner. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate continuous professional development and exploit fully, in partnership with the Cardiac Physiology management, the academic support available to the clinical workforce both within the Department of Cardiology and, where considered clinically beneficial, from other colleagues partnered to the profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be competent with the following range of equipment and diagnostic techniques employed in current medical practice for diagnosis, treatment, and care of cardiology patients. This comprises performance, interpretation, analysis and, if necessary, resuscitation to BLS standard:

o Resting ECGs

o Single operator management of EST (as per British Society protocols)

o Ambulatory Monitoring (Holter, Event, BP etc.)

o Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography (to entry level)

o Adult Transoesophageal Echocardiography (to assistance level)

o Remote and in-Clinic follow up and optimisation of CIEDs (Pacemaker / ICD / CRT and ILRs)

• Calibrate, maintain and audit external services relating to all equipment, including responsibility for the care and cleanliness and sterility, where required, of all equipment and accessories used

• Participate in CPD including in-service training, attending / presenting (where possible) at conferences / courses relevant to practice and endeavour to contribute to research etc. as approved by the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.

• Carry out their duties to the appropriate level and under the appropriate supervision / guidance of the designated lead Cardiac Physiologist and in co-operation with the Consultant Cardiologist or other person(s) designated by BSL as part of the multidisciplinary team

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

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Panel: a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Informal Inquiries: please contactAmcnamara@bonsecours.ie

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.