Assistant Technical Officer

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer to join the team in Ysbyty Gwynedd on a part / full time basis.

We are a busy department providing a wide range of cardiac investigations and are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join the team.

Main duties of the job

To perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics, ensuring accuracy and the highest standard of legibility in the department, clinics on the ward and in SCBU. To be able to place electrodes according to SCST National guidelines in order to obtain a good quality trace.

To have a working knowledge of all means available to reduce artefact and baseline wander, troubleshooting any Ambulatory monitoring (both Event, 24 hour, 48 hour, 7 day and BPs), to be able to connect equipment to patients to ensure good quality ECG recording. To be aware of how to reduce artefact.

To instruct patients in the use of the equipment. To set the event monitor to a mode suitable for each patient according to their symptoms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.