Cardiac Physiologist

Cardiac Physiologist

Galway

The Saolta University Health Care Group provides acute and specialist hospital services to the West and Northwest of Ireland – counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and adjoining counties. The Group's Academic Partner is NUI Galway.

University Hospital Galway is currently looking to recruit a Cardiac Physiologist

The principle duties of the role are as follows; -

·      Carry out his/her duties to the appropriate level and under the appropriate supervision of the leading Cardiac Physiologist and in cooperation with the Consultant Cardiologist or other persons designated by the Health Service Executive.

·      Calibrate and maintain all equipment which includes sterilisation where necessary.

·      Perform the procedure, report and highlight abnormal recordings.

·      Carry out portable testing in some cases.

·      Participate in in-patient care, preparation and reassurance of patient.

·      Initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including cardiac resuscitation.

·      Be involved in the development of new procedures which may be introduced.

·      Participate in the development of operational policy and best practice.

·      Provide first line maintenance, electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment.

·      Support nursing, medical and technical staff in the implementation of patient care involving technology.

·      Have a clear appreciation of electrical safety requirements, and a clear understanding of potential sources of Macroshock and Microshock.

·      Take responsibility for the care and cleanliness of all equipment and accessories used.

·      Act for other staff in their absence as required.

·      Adhere to departmental patient policies at all times.

·      Follow instruction and directions given by Chief or Senior Physicist in relation to radiation protection.

Administration

The Cardiac Catheterisation Physiologist, Staff Grade will:

·      Be responsible for history-taking and interpretation to provide priority, co-ordination and delivery of service as per request forms.

·      Be responsible for generating appointments as per departmental policy.

·      Keep such records appropriate to his/her office as he/she may be required by the Health Service Executive.

·      Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration

Education and Training

The Cardiac Catheterisation Physiologist, Staff Grade will:

·      Update his/her knowledge and training accordingly as medical procedures change and developments are introduced.

·      Contribute as required to the development of training program for established staff and external groups.

·      Attend staff training programmes.

·      Participate in the development of the continuous professional education program including the performance of national and/ or international accreditation examinations provided by British Society of Echocardiography, NASPE, BPEG, or other programs as per departmental requirements.

·      Be willing to mentor junior staff as and when required.

·      Maintain a personal record of professional development.

·      Keep up-to-date with developments within the organisation, HIQA and the Irish Health service.

Health and Safety

The Cardiac Catheterisation Physiologist, Staff Grade will:

·      Provide a high standard of safe practice for patient care.

·      Ensure adherence to established policies and procedures to ensure safe patient care.

·      Ensure adherence to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duty.

·      Report accidents and incidents, participate in the investigation and remedial action.

·      Be familiar with Hospital & Department Disaster Plans and implementation.

·      Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.

·      To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

KPI’s

• The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
• The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
• Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
• In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
• The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.

Essential requirements:

Eligible applicants will

·       

Possess the BSc in Clinical

Measurement from Dublin Institute of Technology   

 , Or 

·       

Possess the BSc in Clinical

Measurement from Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)   

 , Or 

·       

Possess an equivalent

relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute

of Clinical Measurement Science (IICMP).  

Salary & Benefits:

·       Salary range (€40044 - €59958) Dependent on experience

·       Full Time, Permanent

·       Attractive Relocation Package

INTERESTED?

Apply today by sending your CV to [email protected]