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Vacancy details
Vacancy description:
Job Code :
MBA/COL/2805/01
Cardiac Catheterisation Lab Technician
Dublin
€50,000 - €60,000
A top cardiology services team requires an experienced Cardiac Catheterisation Technician to join them at this showcase site, arguably the most technically-advanced hospital in the world. This is a fantastic opportunity to move to a hospital which has the most modern facilities and up to the minute equipment. The successful candidate can be assured of fantastic career opportunities and access to the latest research and development.
Responsibilities:
• Provide specialised technical expertise to at least one area of technical cardiology (echo, pacing, electrophysiology, research & training or staff development).
• Performs highly specialised diagnostic cardiac physiological testing on patients to aid clinical diagnosis without supervision.
• Demonstrate empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.
• Independently interpret results and provides factual reports for highly specialised diagnostic Cardiac investigations.
• Perform necessary adjustments to devices which directly affect patients’ clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively and advise both clinical and non clinical staff regarding outcomes of diagnostic investigations.
• Participate on a roster basis, including on-call, in all areas of technical
cardiology.
• Undertake supervision & training for Clinical staff, Trainee Cardiac Technician’s and other allied health professionals.
• Within their designated area assist in implementing departmental strategies to ensure continuing development of patient-focused services in line with activity targets and the requirements of the Directorate.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within designated section.
• Ensure that individual level of practice is kept up to date.
• Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit and R&D activities.
• Has awareness of future implications for development of current Cardiology
Services.
• Work throughout a number of areas recognising all aspects of infection control measures needed for each specific clinical area.
• Work within a multidiscipline environment abiding to strict regulations regarding radiation and protection from radiation.
• Ensure all appropriate health and safety measures are taken when dealing with patients body fluids.
• To deputise in a designated area within the Diagnostic Cardiac Investigation Unit (ECG Department) rotational.
• To provide experienced and multi-skilled hands-on participation in the complete range of diagnostic cardiac investigations provided by The Cardiothoracic Centre.
• To assist the PCP / CCP* in designated management aspects of the department.
Requirements:
• Competent to perform the complete range of non-invasive & invasive
• diagnostic cardiac investigations
• To work independently in all areas
• Ideally 3 years post basic qualification experience in technical cardiology
• HNC MPPM or BSc Clinical Physiology, or equivalent academic qualification/experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
Job Field:
Allied Health Care Professional
Contract:
Any
Grade:
Any Grade
Speciality:
Cardiac Technician, Cardiac Physiologist
Country:
Eire
Location
Dublin
Min experience:
3 years
Annual salary:
Negotiable
UK Residency Required?
Yes
Registration with a professional organisation such as GMC/NMC/GDC/PIN/ABA GSCC/HPC/BPS/RCP ASSOC/GOC/BSHAA APTUK/RCPSYCH/BSDHT RPS/HPCSA/BACP required?
Yes
Type of registration?
Full Registration
Shift work?
No
Apply by:
21 Sep 2008
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