Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echo) WRH. inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED
TUE 22 OCT 2024
In addition to performing cardiac ultrasound examinations to diagnose abnormalities, the position may include participation in the invasive Cardiac Catheter Laboratory, leading Technician Led Cardiac Exercise Tolerance tests (ETT), and preparing and analyzing 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders. The department offers a supportive environment with excellent training and development opportunities, and the role may require providing physiologist support as part of a 7-day service, including occasional weekend work.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our team at Worcester Royal Hospital. We are looking for an experienced echocardiographer to join our expanding, friendly team. The role will include performing and reporting adult TTEs in a mixture of in-patient and out-patient settings including supporting the complex echo service with the DSE and TOE lists dependant on experience. Duties will also include supporting head of department and service leads with developing services, supporting trainees, quality control and audits. We are a supportive department who offer fantastic training and development opportunities to help our staff reach their full potential
For a full description of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description attached.
Perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.To work alongside Consultant Cardiologists performing TOEs Stress echos and LVOs.To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Opportunities to work in the invasive Cardiac Catheter Laboratory service, perform/ lead role and provide technical support in Technician Led Cardiac Exercise Tolerance tests (ETT), prepare 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with National and Departmental protocols and procedures. Provide Physiologist support as part of a 7 day service, which may include occasional weekend working
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Perform unsupervised Cardiac Ultrasound examinations to diagnose Cardiac abnormalities.To work alongside Consultant Cardiologists performing TOEs Stress echos and LVOs.To provide clinical interpretation and high technical expertise on Cardiac Ultrasound scans performed by self and junior members of staff, in accordance with the British Society of Echocardiography standards, guidelines and departmental protocols and policies. Opportunities to work in the invasive Cardiac Catheter Laboratory service, perform/ lead role and provide technical support in Technician Led Cardiac Exercise Tolerance tests (ETT), prepare 24-hour ambulatory ECG recorders, analyse and report the results of the procedure, in accordance with National and Departmental protocols and procedures. Provide Physiologist support as part of a 7 day service, which may include occasional weekend working
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