Senior Cardiac PhysiologistJob PurposeTo provide a diagnostic cardiology service to an established hospital a in a professional manner at all times.Key Duties and Responsibilities:The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be based in The Cardiology Department of a hospital that carries out a wide range of cardiac investigations that include:Essential:ECGs – Recording/Interpretation and highlighting abnormal findings.Transthoracic echocardiography – scanning & reporting independently to BSE/EACVI/ARDMS standard.Loop-recorder, pacemaker, ICD & Biventricular device-interrogation & follow-up, including home-monitoring & Heart Rhythm Ireland database experience.24-hour Holter monitoring – Patient hook up and technical downloading/ analysis interpretation.24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring – Patient hook up and analysis of same.Event Recording – Patient hook up and analysis.Desirable:Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to include technical support for Angiograms & percutaneous Coronary Intervention and competence during emergency procedures.Tilt-Table testing.The Cardiac Physiologistwill also be expected to carry out the following:Performing the procedure or examination, report and highlight abnormal findingsCalibration and routine maintenance of all equipment, which includes sterilisation where necessaryHistory taking and interpretation of requisition formsParticipation in patient care, i.e., preparation and reassurance of patientAccurately maintaining patient database and records.To comply with Health and Safety Regulations and ensure safe working practices.Commitment to in-service training of students and physiologists.To initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.To perform such other duties appropriate to the office that may reasonably be requested.Keep up to date with new and currents standards of protocol and teaching in their field of diagnostic cardiology.Essential QualificationsPossess the BSc. (Hons) Clinical Measurement Science / Clinical Physiology or equivalent.Essential ExperienceA minimum of 3 years' experience working in a similar environment.Essential SkillsHave excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative when required.Be able to demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the Hospital.