Cardiac Specialist

Beaumont Hospital is a large academic teaching hospital located in Dublin, Ireland. We provide emergency and acute care services across 54 medical specialties to a local community of 290,000 people. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, excellent training to our students, and a friendly, stimulating, and professional environment for staff.

The Non-Invasive Cardiology (NIC) Department at Beaumont Hospital provides key services for in-patients, out-patients, and day-care patients under the care of the hospital. These services include echocardiography, electrocardiography, holter monitoring, exercise treadmill testing, and local and remote device monitoring and optimisation.

In line with Slaintecare, we are committed to delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. We have developed an ambulatory care hub in Dublin North City and County Community Health Organisation (CHO9) to facilitate improved access to optimal chronic disease management and health promotion.

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will work as a key team member supporting and providing non-invasive cardiac diagnostics. There are many opportunities for technical and leadership/managerial skill development in the NIC department, including weekly case-based discussions and educational meetings, and opportunities to attend out-of-house educational courses and meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Performing and reporting transthoracic echo and highlighting abnormal recordings.
• Performing and reporting other non-invasive cardiac tests as listed above when necessary.
• Portable testing where necessary.
• Working in the community cardiology diagnostic service on a rotational basis.
• Have the ability to work unsupervised in the Cath Lab.
• Be competent in device implantation and follow-up (including home monitoring).
• To work towards personal accreditation in TTE and departmental accreditation.
• To work towards personal accreditation in CRM and Cath Lab accreditation.
• Commitment to in-service training of students and other cardiac physiologists.
• History taking and interpretation of request forms.
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment, including sterilization where necessary.
• Participation in patient care, including preparation and reassurance of patients.
• Initiation and participation in the management of any medical emergencies arising in the department, including cardiac resuscitation.
• Keeping such records appropriate to his/her office as may be required by the Chief Executive or designated officer.
• Duties are carried out under the supervision and control of the Chief II and Chief I Cardiac Physiologist/Consultant in charge or other such person designated for that purpose by the Board.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Eligible applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Measurement from the Dublin Institute of Technology or Technological University Dublin, or possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Science (IIMCS).
• Alternatively, applicants must hold the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from the Dublin Institute of Technology, or an equivalent scientific qualification as confirmed by the IIMCS awarded in or before 2005.
• Applicants must also have a minimum of 3 years full-time (or an aggregate of 3 years full-time) relevant post-qualification experience.
• Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for technical and leadership/managerial skill development.
• Weekly case-based discussions and educational meetings.
• Opportunities to attend out-of-house educational courses and meetings.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Others:

• Assist in identification of service developments and cost improvements within the Directorate.
• Act with integrity at all times, in relation to patient data and sensitive data linked to the department or hospital.
• Maintain professional appearance and dress code.
• Comply with guidelines for absence or tardiness.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you