Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Job overview

The successful candidate should have experience of ILR and bradycardia pacing implant and follow-up (VVI(R), DDD(R) being able to work independently. Experience of ICD, CRT-P and CRT-D implant and follow-up

The post holder will be required to work in our Catheter Lab performing device implants, Angiography, Primary PCI, and in the Device follow-up clinics

The post holder will be required to study for and complete a recognized Heart Rhythm Device qualification such as IBHRE, EHRA or BHRS.

Main duties of the job

To work unsupervised in advanced level techniques in implantation and follow-up of ICDs and biventricular devices.

To work unsupervised in the cardiac cath lab for interventional procedures

Supervise Physiologist led Exercise tests

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be competent in performing the following to a high standard in accordance with BHRS/IBHRE and Department standards:

Single and dual chamber pacemaker implant including hardware selection.

ILR implant support. ILR, single and dual chamber pacemaker follow-up, including trouble shooting, program optimization and clinical recommendations to medical staff in the pacemaker clinics and on the wards as required.

Multi-chamber pacemaker/ICD  implants and follow-up

To record all device implants and follow-ups on the TomCat data system Training will be given.

Provide cardiac physiologist support for left and right heart angiography and PCI.

Provide physiologist support for IABP in the cardiac cath lab.

To supervise exercise tolerance testing upon completion of the local Exercise Testing Competency Framework.

Able to perform analysis of the holter monitors