Job summary
A great opportunity has opened up within Cardiac investigations! We are looking for a new ECG Technician. The preferred candidate would have experience in performing ECG's and knowledge of how the department works, this is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
Main duties involve performing Electrocardiograms (ECG's), fitting Ambulatory Holter and Blood pressure monitors, assisting in Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), assisting in Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic which will involve taking patient history, and helping prepare patients for Cardiac MRI tests which involves cannulation. There may be times where you are to assist with other clinical duties.
You will be based in Cardiac Investigations and Cardiac MRI but you may be required to perform these tests across the whole of the KGH site.
You will be required to work autonomously and learn to recognise cardiac arrhythmias and escalate appropriately.
You will be responsible for accurate data input into local databases
This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation within Cardiology with full training given, there is the possibility for further opportunities within the department.
Cardiac Investigations is a Physiologist led service; we are continuously improving the services we offer which will open opportunities for the role of the ECG technician to change to meet the needs of the developing services
About us
Cardiac Investigations department has recently had a complete rebuild which now incorporates offices on the first floor. We have an impressive Echo suit which has MDT and training facilities.
We actively encourage CPD, often have in-house training sessions and company supported courses.
Cardiac investigations has a total of 48 staff members who all have very good working relationships.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties involve performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs), fitting Ambulatory Holter and Blood pressure monitors, assisting in Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), assisting in Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic which will invole taking patient history, and helping prepare patients for Cardiac MRI tests which involves cannulation.
You will be based in Cardiac Investigations and Cardiac MRI but you will be required to perform these tests across the whole of the KGH site when required.
You will be responsible to updating and maintaining local databases, inputting patient information into equipment, downloading results ready for analysis.
You will work closely with Cardiac Physiologists, assisting them in their clinical duties.
This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation within Cardiology with full training given, there is the possibility for further opportunities within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties involve performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs), fitting Ambulatory Holter and Blood pressure monitors, assisting in Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT), assisting in Rapid Access Chest Pain clinic which will invole taking patient history, and helping prepare patients for Cardiac MRI tests which involves cannulation.
You will be based in Cardiac Investigations and Cardiac MRI but you will be required to perform these tests across the whole of the KGH site when required.
You will be responsible to updating and maintaining local databases, inputting patient information into equipment, downloading results ready for analysis.
You will work closely with Cardiac Physiologists, assisting them in their clinical duties.
This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation within Cardiology with full training given, there is the possibility for further opportunities within the department.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Team working skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac Investigations
- Experience in performing ECG's
- Has an understanding of the role
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Able to organise workload
- Able to work autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Team working skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience in Cardiac Investigations
- Experience in performing ECG's
- Has an understanding of the role
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Able to organise workload
- Able to work autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
