Assistant Technical Officer - Cardiographer

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiographer to join our dynamic team at Northumbria Healthcare. In this role, you will play a critical part in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions through the use of advanced diagnostic equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are detail-oriented, patient-focused, and eager to contribute to the well-being of others.

Main duties of the job

To perform a range of routine and urgent cardiac investigations including 12 Lead Electrocardiographs (ECG).

Fit and remove 24 hour Ambulatory ECG Monitors, Event Recorders and 24 hour Blood Pressure(BP) monitors (with ECG) on both in-patients and out-patients.

Continually obtain accurate test results from a wide cross section of patients.  Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Configure medical device and perform basic IT functions.

Support with other specialist diagnostic testing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Must be educated to GCSE standard.

After a period of formal in-house training, would be required to be competent in identifying the correct lead positions in performing a 12 lead ECG, knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms and life threatening arrhythmias.

Highly developed sensory skills, dexterity and co-ordination for rapid application of ECG electrodes.

Work towards completing the Certificate in Electrocardiography exam as set by the Cardiac Society.