Cardiac Physiologist (Bank)
Core
Perform and interpret non-invasive cardiac investigations, exercise tolerance tests, echocardiograms, and assist in cardiac catheterisation and device implantations.
Role type
Clinical Cardiac Physiologist
Builds
Diagnostic and interventional cardiology services
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Non-invasive cardiac investigation, ECG interpretation, Holter monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation assistance, intra-cardiac pressure monitoring, pacemaker/ICD/CRT device checks and data analysis
Preferred skills
Device or Echocardiography accreditation (BHRS/BHRE/BSE), experience in challenging customer care situations
Technologies
ECG, Holter monitors, event recorders, blood pressure monitors, echocardiography machines, cardiac catheterisation equipment, pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices
Responsibilities
Perform and interpret resting ECGs, Holter monitoring, and event recorders; Carry out exercise tolerance tests and tilt table testing; Undertake transthoracic, transoesophageal, and stress echocardiograms; Assist in cardiac catheterisation procedures including angiograms and angioplasties; Monitor intra-cardiac pressures during diagnostic and interventional procedures; Provide technical support during pacemaker, ICD, and CRT implantations; Conduct device checks and follow-ups; Analyse device data to guide clinical decisions