Cardiac Physiologist

About the Hermitage Clinic

The Hermitage Clinic is a 112 bed private hospital in Lucan, West Dublin. Our specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care using state-of-the-art facilities. The Clinic offers an outstanding level of expertise and cutting edge technology. We have the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment available today, full Cardiological facilities including a Cardiac Catheterisation Suite and Clinical Laboratory services

The role is responsible for the provision of quality service in line with standards of Cardiology nursing practice. As a key member of the frontline team, the Cardiac Physiologist will demonstrate professional competency, team working skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital.

About the Role : Operations

• Participate in the efficient and effective delivery of Services for the Hermitage Clinic.
• Ensure the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality service.
• Perform and interpret ECG and Stress tests while demonstrating competence in BP monitoring and analysis and holter monitoring and analysis and understanding of pacemakers, defibrillators and echocardiography.
• To have a good knowledge of the procedures in the Catheterisation Laboratory and to participate in procedures (initially under supervision of Senior Physiologist)
• To be responsible for accurate storage and filing of clinical reports
• To be responsible for the careful use and cleanliness of equipment used by him / her
• Contribute to the planning, development and monitoring of human and budget resource plans to ensure an effective and efficient service.
• Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary actions and report the findings as required, and as determined by the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice.
• Ensure that all records are properly and accurately maintained.
• Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and multi-disciplinary team as necessary ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times.
• Communicate effectively with Medical Consultants, Clinical Nurse Managers and other relevant hospital staff to ensure safe, efficient management of the Department.
• Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients.
• Ensure that systems for the provision of services are satisfactory and that they are timely and economically utilised.
• Contribute to an annual review of services including the preparation of an annual report.
• Ensure that all staff within the Department are familiar with the plan for management of critical incidents and that the Department is ready to meet such a demand.

Learning and Education

Quality Improvement & Risk Management

The Person : Essential Criteria

Why work with us?

The Hermitage Clinic are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team you can benefit from :

The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the recruitment process, please email hr@hermitageclinic.ie