Job Summary
To accurately record electrocardiograms and recognise normal and abnormal recordings. To fit ambulatory ECG monitors, BP monitors and manual blood pressure readings. To analyse ambulatory monitoring results and create a comprehensive technical report. To support the cardiac physiologists with preparation of patients for echocardiography procedures, including measuring height and weight, preparing the patient and assisting with dressing and undressing.
Responsibilities
* Record a technically accurate electrocardiograph, enabling the Physician to interpret results.
* Recognise serious arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarcts and initiate correct action.
* Accurately input data into the patient record systems, keeping accurate activity data.
* Routine care of equipment including cleaning, identifying technical faults and initiating correct action.
* Know when to seek advice from a senior member of staff.
* Check consumable stock.
* Fit ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring. Download results onto a database.
* Assist with exercise stress testing and preparation of echocardiography patients.
* Assist clerical staff with filing, telephone queries and report typing.
* Perform any other duties which are a reasonable management request.
Professional Standards
Expected to work within standard operating policies and procedures of the department and the NHS. Adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
Organization
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working called 'We care' focusing on empowering frontline staff.
Contact
For further details / informal visits: Name: Mellissa Baker, Job title: Lead cardiac clinical scientist, Email: mellissabaker@nhs.net
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
Location
* Margate, England, United Kingdom
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