As a Cardiographer, you will supporting the outpatient and inpatient diagnostic cardiac service by performing ECGs (adult and paediatric), fitting ambulatory monitoring (BP, Lifecard and Zio-patch) and in Holter tape analysis.
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
What would be my responsibilities as a cardiographer?
1. To perform adult and paediatric ECGs accurately with a high level of quality, ensuring that all patients are treated with compassion and dignity.
2. To perform ECGs in outpatients clinics, departmental and ward environments
3. To recognise normal and abnormal ECG records and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical member of staff.
4. To fit ambulatory monitors, ensuring that clear information is provided to the patient at the time to ensure an optimal recording.
5. To download and store ambulatory monitors onto the appropriate computer programme, ensuring data is stored appropriately.
6. To support the Physiologists in performing their role by assisting in various investigations.
7. General care and maintenance of departmental equipment and work areas.
8. To perform basic life support.
9. To book patient ECG’s on the Hospital system and outcome any diagnostic tests performed within the department.
10. To assist the team with clinical and non-clinical audits
11. To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Hospital policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
12. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols within the department of cardiology.
13. Ensure that the standard of work is maintained the Hospital’s rating with the CQC and help the Hospital achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating.
Am I the right person for this role?
14. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
15. Previous ILS or BLS training
16. Experience as independent practitioner in cardiology investigations
17. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
18. Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
19. 27 days annual leave
20. Blue Light Card discounts
21. Interest-free season ticket loans
22. Cycle to work scheme
23. Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
24. Free newspaper and media subscriptions
25. Local Business discounts
26. Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
27. Refer a Friend scheme
28. Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
29. Personal development and training courses
30. Annual events and recognition awards
31. Career progression and increments
32. For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.