East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Cardiac Physiologist (CRM)
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Job Description
To perform a full range of cardiac physiology duties within a large district general, with the emphasis on patient-centred care. You will be involved in the wide range of cardiac investigations carried out by the department including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and analysis, cardiac catheterisation, exercise tests, tilt tests, device implants and follow ups (including complex devices). The post holder will also assist with the training of students and junior members of the department.
The post holder will be expected to be working towards accreditation or hold accreditation in Cardiac Rhythm Management (BHRS).
Please note that we would consider a Band 5 newly qualified and training will be provided.
Non-Invasive
- Perform, interpret and report 12-lead ECGs
- Ambulatory ECG monitors
- Ambulatory BP monitors and event recorders
- Exercise tolerance tests, physiologist and doctor led
- Tilt table testing
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Invasive
- Patient monitoring, haemodynamic recording and reporting during diagnostic and interventional angiography
- Work independently and be able to supervise and troubleshoot in the cardiac catheter lab in procedures such as but not limited to PCI, PPCI, OCT, rotablation, IVUS, pressure wires, shock wave, CTOs, temporary pacing wires and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- To be able to recognise and deal with acute situations which involve the need for external pacing, defibrillation and/or CPR
- Support and participate in the on-call cath lab service
Cardiac Rhythm Management
- Involvement in the Implantable Loop Recorder follow up service, including analysis, reporting of data, and communication with patients on service use
- Provide technical assistance during cardiac device implants including pacemakers, conduction system pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices
- Assist senior colleagues in implantable device checks helping to maintain patient safety and ensuring optimal device function in accordance with BHRS guidelines
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As a Trust we are committed to Continuous Professional Development and you will be encouraged to attend relevant professional Courses and Conferences. The Cardiology Department provides regular departmental meetings with training attached. In house training and competencies will be provided.
We are a large diagnostic team providing a variety of investigations.
We are a forward thinking, progressive department and you will be supported to further develop your expertise.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lynsey Hanna
- Job Title: Service Lead
- Email Address: Lynsey.Hanna@ELHT.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 01254733232
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