Bank Cardiac Physiologist - UPMC Aut Even

Bank Cardiac Physiologist - UPMC Aut Even

Location:Aut Even Hospital
Job type:Casual/Bank

Overview of role:

Be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients referred to the Cardiology Department

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• ECG's
• Stress Tests
• Holter monitoring and analysis
• BP monitors and analysis
• Event monitors and analysis
• Pacemaker implant and follow up
• ICD implant and follow up
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac Catheterisation
• Electrophysiology
• To be responsible for accurate storing of reports generated from the above tests.
• Keep accurate documentation of these procedures. Have adequate knowledge of the products required during these procedures.
• To ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.
• In the absence of the Head of Department undertake primary responsibility for the day to day running of the Cardiology department.
• To participate in patient care i.e. preparation and reassurance.
• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of the post holders own work.
• Participate in the teaching, training and supervision of new and junior staff.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and guidelines.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of cardiology developments and promote awareness of new developments.
• Report any malfunction or defects in equipment relevant to the Cardiology department.
• Support the Head of Department in the implementation of initiatives aimed at improving and developing the service of the Cardiology department.
• Undertake when necessary administrative and clerical duties to facilitate the smooth running of the department.
• Be aware and comply with all hospital and departmental policies especially Health and Safety, Infection Control, Disposal of Waste, Sharps and Infected linen, Accident and Incident Reporting, Complaints Procedure, Fire Policy and Evacuation.
• Maintain and manage all documents through our Hospital Quality Management system - Q-Pulse
• Ability to access policies on Q-Pulse and to log incidents as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Applicants should possess ASCT.
• A diploma in medical physics and physiological measurement from a college of technology or equivalent
• Three years' experience at Basic Grade Cardiac Technician level.
• Have experience in echocardiography and/or cardiac catheterisation
• This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

Benefits

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive PensionPlan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
• Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.

Developmentand Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

AboutUPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC Internationaldivision - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, IrelandandCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicineand others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.