Job Title: Senior Cardiac Physiologist
Reports to: Cardiac Services Manager
Location: Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin.
Job Purpose
To provide a diagnostic cardiology service to Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin. and to provide a support diagnostic cardiology service to Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, when required. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos and to maintain confidentiality and a professional approach at all times.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Cardiac Physiologist will be based in Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin and will undertake the duties appropriate to that position. The successful candidate may, on occasion, be required to provide a support diagnostic cardiology services to our outreach clinics. The Cardiology Department carries out a wide range of cardiac investigations that include:
Essential:
- ECGs – Recording/Interpretation and highlighting abnormal findings.
- Transthoracic echocardiography – scanning & reporting independently to BSE/EACVI/ARDMS standard.
- Loop-recorder, pacemaker, ICD & Biventricular device-interrogation & follow-up, including home-monitoring & Heart Rhythm Ireland database experience.
- 24-hour Holter monitoring – Patient hook up and technical downloading/ analysis interpretation.
- 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring – Patient hook up and analysis of same.
- Event Recording – Patient hook up and analysis.
Desirable:
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to include technical support for Angiograms & percutaneous Coronary Intervention and competence during emergency procedures.
- Tilt-Table testing.
The Cardiac Physiologist will also be expected to carry out the following:
- Performing the procedure or examination, report and highlight abnormal findings
- Calibration and routine maintenance of all equipment, which includes sterilisation where necessary
- History taking and interpretation of requisition forms
- Participation in patient care, i.e., preparation and reassurance of patient
- Accurately maintaining patient database and records.
- To comply with Health and Safety Regulations and ensure safe working practices.
- Commitment to in-service training of students and physiologists.
- To initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- To perform such other duties appropriate to the office that may reasonably be requested.
- Keep up to date with new and currents standards of protocol and teaching in their field of diagnostic cardiology.
Person Specification
Factors
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess the BSc. (Hons) Clinical Measurement Science / Clinical Physiology or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a similar environment.
Skills
Essential
- Have excellent supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative when required.
- Be able to demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the Hospital.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 25th August 2025.
Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [email protected]
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