Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

Outpatient Network are recruiting for Cardiac Physiologists with a minimum of 1 year post accreditation to help support in our weekday insourcing clinics in an NHS trust South East of London.

Main duties of the job

Patient Preparation: Ensuring patients are informed about the procedure and comfortable before the echocardiogram.

Echocardiogram Execution: Conducting high-quality echocardiograms using ultrasound equipment, capturing images of the hearts chambers, valves, and blood flow.

Data Analysis: Analyzing echocardiographic data to identify any abnormalities or areas of concern.

Report Generation: Compiling and documenting findings in detailed reports for review by cardiologists.

Collaboration: Working closely with medical teams to discuss results and contribute to patient care plans. Ensuring that echocardiography equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that echocardiography equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

About us

Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcingprovider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an arrayof Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Physiologist to join our team in insourcing clinics. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing echocardiograms and providing high-quality cardiac assessments to support patient care. This role requires expertise in cardiac imaging, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Echocardiograms: Perform transthoracic and, if applicable, ensuring high-quality images and accurate measurements.

Patient Interaction: Prepare patients for echocardiography procedures by explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring their comfort.

Data Analysis: Analyze echocardiographic data, identify abnormalities, and provide preliminary assessments for review by cardiologists.

Report Documentation: Generate comprehensive reports of echocardiogram findings, detailing the structure and function of the heart.

Collaboration: Work closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to discuss results and contribute to patient management plans.

Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all echocardiography equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning optimally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants must have current BSE accreditation with a minimum of 1 years post accreditation work in the field.

Desirable

NHS Substantive member of staff

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