Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and progressive cardiac diagnostics department. The majority of work will be performing 12-Lead ECG's at both LHCH and community venues, along with fitting / removal of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure devices.



1To record ECGs in designated places throughout LHCH and community venues.



2To comply with departmental policy ensuring optimal quality recordings.



3Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing conditions.



4To be proficient at basic ECG interpretation.



5To ensure that all data both self-recorded and non-self-recorded is appropriately archived in line with departmental procedures.



6Perform Ambulatory and BP Monitoring Hook up.



7Assist / perform basic administrative duties.



8Assists in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within Cardiac diagnostics.



9Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date with current developments in the field of Cardiology.



10Attach/removal and downloading of Ambulatory Monitoring equipment.



11To communicate effectively with patients.



12To communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.



13To ensure correct maintenance and cleaning of equipment adhering to the Trust and departmental policies.



14Active involvement in risk assessment, Health & Safety, Infection control.



15Help in maintaining appropriate stock control.



16Acquire / Maintain BLS resuscitation competence.



As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.



We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.



We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.



Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.



Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/



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Main Duties

To ensure that ECG's are recorded in line with departmental policies, and

monitor quality control of the ECG service. Perform ambulatory and BP

monitor hook up within the hospital and community clinics

To assist Cardiac Physiologists in designated clinical areas.



CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1 To record ECG's in designated places throughout LHCH and

community venues.

2 To comply with departmental policy ensuring optimal quality

recordings.

3 Demonstrates empathy when dealing with patients in distressing

conditions.

4 To be proficient at basic ECG interpretation.

5 To ensure that all data both self-recorded and non-self-recorded is

appropriately archived in line with departmental procedures.

6 Perform Ambulatory and BP Monitoring Hook up.

7 Assist / perform basic administrative duties.

8 Assists in monitoring and maintaining quality of services within Cardiac

diagnostics.

9 Ensures that individual own level of practice is kept up to date with

current developments in the field of Cardiology.

10 Attach/removal and downloading of Ambulatory Monitoring equipment.

11 To communicate effectively with patients.

12 To communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

13 To ensure correct maintenance and cleaning of equipment adhering to

the Trust and departmental policies.

14 Active involvement in risk assessment, Health & Safety, Infection

control.

15 Help in maintaining appropriate stock control.

16 Acquire / Maintain BLS resuscitation competence.



CLINICAL GOVERNANCE / MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1 Ensures good communication within the department

2 Actively promotes Cardiac Diagnostics (ECG Dept), inside and outside

the trust.

3 Ensures that clinical governance and clinical risk management are

integrated into systems of patient care.

4 Participate in service development/training initiatives with colleagues.

5 Contributes and aids implementation of departmental policies &

procedures.

6 Ensure that confidentiality of patient's records is strictly maintained and

complies with the Data Protection Act.

7 Recognise people's equality, diversity and rights.

8 Feedback information on complaints / accidents / incidents to the PCP.

9 Communicates with other departments involved in supporting the

service (I.e. domestics, porters, etc.)



EDUCATION / DEVELOPMENT

1 To attend and complete In House ATO Training programme.

2 To be trained in using the Zio Holter ECG system.

3 To participate if required in teaching practical ECG skills to ATO's &

Trainee CP, Medical and Nursing staff.

4 To support basic interpretation training to the above mentioned groups

5 To undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust

policies.

6 To undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on

performance review for continuing professional development.

7 Works towards Acquisition of SCST certificate in electrocardiography.



HEALTH & SAFETY

1 All staff will:

2 Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and

ensure the safety of others affected by the department's activities.

3 Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is

implemented.

4 Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements,

assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and

that they are adhered to.

5 Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

6 Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

7 Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

8 Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure

Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources.