26UHWA1805 Cardiac Physiologist, Chief 1

University Hospital Waterford•Waterford, MI

About The Position

The Chief I Cardiac Physiologist will perform a wide range of cardiac diagnostic procedures, including ECGs, stress tests, pacemaker follow-ups, and echocardiography. This role involves reporting findings, assisting in invasive procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high standards of clinical practice. The position also includes managerial responsibilities such as supervising staff, coordinating services, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The Chief I Cardiac Physiologist will act as a clinical/technical specialist, provide training and support to staff and students, and ensure adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.

Requirements

Perform Resting ECG; interpretation and highlighting abnormal findings
Perform and report Exercise stress testing
Fit and analyse Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors
Perform Pacemaker and ICD/CRT follow-up clinics, reprogramming and reporting
Manage and report Cardiac Rhythm home monitoring
Perform and report Transthoracic echocardiography
Perform and report Contrast echocardiography
Perform and report Dobutamine and exercise stress echo
Assist with transoesophageal echocardiography
Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in Cath. Lab
Assist with primary PCI cases
Assist with loop, pacemaker and implantable defibrillator implants
Report procedure findings and highlight abnormal findings to relevant team
Take part in current or future on-call rotas
Provide immediate life support to patients including defibrillation
Demonstrate skill at interpreting complex clinical information, anticipating potential problems and responding to changes promptly, developing specialised plans of care
Be responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice of self and staff
Be responsible for managing own caseload and for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of cardiac diagnostic services
Ensure documentation of reports is in accordance with local service and professional standards
Communicate verbally and / or in writing results, data interpretation and reports to the relevant team and consultants
Act as a clinical /technical specialist within the cardiac investigations unit and provide clinical/technical advice
Provide first line maintenance, electrical safety checks and calibration of equipment, including cleaning and sterilisation of equipment
Ensure proper utilisation of the CIVIS management system
Be aware of and take appropriate consideration of Medical Device Alerts for Pacemakers, ICDs and other applicable devices
Supervise staff, prioritising and allocating work and promoting positive staff morale and team work
Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, front line managers, and other healthcare personnel
Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Attend clinics, review meetings, team meetings, case conferences, as designated
Be responsible for the development and maintenance of standards/strategies for quality improvement and outcome measurement
Conduct audits according to best practice and participate in research where necessary
Ensure that professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation
Operate within the scope of practice and in accordance with local guidelines
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information
Carry out duties, adhering to all policies, procedures and guidelines and legislation
Be aware of and implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
Actively participate in risk management issues, adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk
Report any risks, incidents or near misses within the Cardiac Department in a timely manner
Participate in investigations and remedial action
Ensure the safety of self and others and the maintenance of the environments and equipment used in the workplace
Be familiar with Hospital and Department Disaster plans and their implementation
Adhere at all times to Fire Safety Regulations and assist with fire tests, and check access to fire escapes, if required
Ensure that heightened protective care is taken in any patient case with communicable disease
Be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances both by clients and staff under their supervision
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role
Participate in mandatory training programmes
Participate in and encourage continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, contributing to research etc.
Manage, participate and play a key role in the practice education of student cardiac physiologists.
Take part in teaching / training / supervision of other students and attend practice educator courses as appropriate.
Engage in the HSE performance achievement process
Manage, co-ordinate and supervise Cardiac Physiologists within their area(s) of responsibility ensuring that tasks are allocated based on priority and delegate as appropriate
Promote positive staff morale, a culture that values diversity and team work, motivating team members on a day-to-day basis by agreeing goals and objectives
Be responsible for supervision, training and performance management of staff
Ensure that the highest possible standards of treatment and care are provided to the patient
Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of a quality service in line with best practice
Understand and promote the hospitals commitment to a continuous quality improvement
Demonstrate the use of highly advanced communication skills and maintain a high level of professionalism when potentially distressing or upsetting situations arise, manage any issues of conflict promptly and effectively
Develop departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines based on best practice and evidence
Promote and facilitate the preparation and implementation of service plans, operational plans, practices and procedures which are quality driven, patient focused and which help to improve efficiency and effectiveness of services and raise and maintain standards and reduce costs
Oversee the efficient deployment of available resources, identifying opportunities to improve services and continuously reviewing service performance
Implement HR processes and procedures in accordance with national policies
Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements, GDPR and the Freedom of Information Acts and render reports and other information / statistics as required
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service users and service administration
Work in collaboration with the Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Department, Procurement and Technical Services Department to facilitate and monitor the purchase, loan and maintenance of new and existing equipment
Maintain and work to set standards of care and promote the team to adhere with all the policies including infection control, manual handling, health and safety, uniform policy & other HSE policies as appropriate
Review and evaluate the service regularly, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services
Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate
Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Health Service Executive
Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice.
Oversee the upkeep of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, organisational requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and render reports and other information / statistics as required
Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate in the absence of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.
Liaise with the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist regarding the needs, interests and views of staff
Participate in the management of stock and equipment
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service users and service administration
Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service
Perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned by the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.

Nice To Haves

Assist with transoesophageal echocardiography
Assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in Cath. Lab
Assist with primary PCI cases
Assist with loop, pacemaker and implantable defibrillator implants
Take part in the current or future on-call rotas within the department
Participate in research where necessary
Participate in any relevant investigation as required
Play a key role in the practice education of student cardiac physiologists.
Attend practice educator courses as appropriate.
Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate
Represent the department at meetings and conferences as appropriate in the absence of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.

Responsibilities

Perform and report on various cardiac diagnostic procedures including Resting ECG, Exercise stress testing, Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, Pacemaker and ICD/CRT follow-up clinics, Cardiac Rhythm home monitoring, Transthoracic echocardiography, Contrast echocardiography, Dobutamine and exercise stress echo.
Assist with transoesophageal echocardiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cath. Lab, primary PCI cases, and loop, pacemaker, and implantable defibrillator implants.
Conduct and supervise the clinical/technical aspects of a full range of cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Provide immediate life support to patients including defibrillation.
Interpret complex clinical information, anticipate problems, and develop specialized plans of care.
Maintain standards of practice for self and staff.
Manage own caseload and ensure assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of cardiac diagnostic services.
Ensure documentation of reports is in accordance with local service and professional standards.
Communicate results, data interpretation, and reports to the relevant team and consultants.
Act as a clinical/technical specialist and provide advice to cardiac physiologists and medical colleagues.
Perform first line maintenance, electrical safety checks, and calibration of equipment.
Ensure proper utilisation of the CIVIS management system.
Be aware of and consider Medical Device Alerts for Pacemakers, ICDs, and other applicable devices.
Supervise staff, prioritise and allocate work, and promote positive staff morale and teamwork.
Foster and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and other healthcare personnel.
Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Attend designated clinics, review meetings, team meetings, and case conferences.
Conduct audits and participate in research where necessary.
Ensure professional standards are maintained in relation to confidentiality, ethics, and legislation.
Operate within the scope of practice and in accordance with local guidelines.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records and staff information.
Adhere to all policies, procedures, guidelines, and legislation.
Implement agreed policies, procedures, and safe professional practice.
Participate in risk management issues, identify, assess, manage, and monitor risk.
Report risks, incidents, or near misses in a timely manner.
Ensure the safety of self and others and the maintenance of environments and equipment.
Be familiar with Hospital and Department Disaster plans.
Adhere to Fire Safety Regulations.
Take heightened protective care in any patient case with communicable disease.
Ensure safe and competent use of all equipment and appliances.
Participate in mandatory training programmes.
Supervise, orient, and train staff.
Participate in and encourage continuing professional development.
Manage, participate, and play a key role in the practice education of student cardiac physiologists.
Engage in the HSE performance achievement process.
Manage, co-ordinate, and supervise Cardiac Physiologists within areas of responsibility.
Promote positive staff morale, a culture that values diversity and team work.
Ensure the highest possible standards of treatment and care are provided to patients.
Co-ordinate and deliver a quality service in line with best practice.
Understand and promote the hospital's commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Demonstrate highly advanced communication skills and maintain professionalism in distressing situations.
Develop departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Promote and facilitate the preparation and implementation of service plans.
Oversee the efficient deployment of available resources.
Implement HR processes and procedures.
Oversee the upkeep of accurate records.
Engage in IT developments.
Collaborate with the Biomedical/Clinical Engineering Department, Procurement, and Technical Services.
Maintain and work to set standards of care and promote team adherence to policies.
Review and evaluate the service regularly.
Represent the department at meetings and conferences.
Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Health Service Executive.
Promote good working practice and uniformity of standards of best practice.
Represent the department at meetings and conferences in the absence of the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist.
Liaise with the Chief II Cardiac Physiologist regarding staff needs, interests, and views.
Participate in the management of stock and equipment.
Support, promote, and actively participate in sustainable energy, water, and waste initiatives.
Perform other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned.