Cardiographer

Job overview

Are you interested in working within the cardiorespiratory departments at York Hospital, Askham Barr Community Diagnostic Centre  and Selby CDC

We are looking for someone with an interest in Cardiology, ECGs and a passion for helping others. The job will mostly include the fitting of ECG monitors, with some exposure to ambulatory BP monitors and 12 lead ECG. The successful candidate will work at Askham Bar, Selby CDC and  York Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare patients and perform 12 lead ECG in accordance with SCST specifications and recommendations.
• Fit and remove Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, providing the patient with clear instructions and advice relating to the period of monitoring and documenting of symptoms.
• Deliver first class patient care, ensuring patients are welcomed in a professional manner, explaining the procedure as required.
• Recognise waveforms and abnormalities on an ECG.
• Recognise normal and abnormal BP measurements.
• Assist in the smooth flow of clinical and administrative work within the clinic.
• Help train student Cardiac Physiologists in the above duties.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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