Cardiovascular Technologist – Non Invasive

Job Summary

To provide comprehensive, specialized diagnostic testing, interpretation, reporting and treatments in the field of Cardiovascular science. To achieve the very best quality of patient care, for all service users.

They will work independently within clearly defined protocols and evidence-based practices as a multi-disciplinary team member. They will support clinical decision making by providing routine, non-routine, and specialized investigations, required to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected or known Cardiovascular conditions.

They will provide high quality, Cardiology service across the following key service areas:

• Emergency Department
• Cardiac ICU
• Cardiac Catheterisation Lab
• Inpatients – Cardiology
• Cardiology Outpatients
• Paediatrics and Neonatal care

Job Responsibilities 1

Provides a highly complex, clinical, diagnostic service to patients of all ages from a range of specialities suffering from a wide variety of medical disorders including those, which may be cardiovascular in nature.

As directed by the cardiologist, provides diagnostic support to adults and children including but not limited to:

• Performs electrocardiograms (ECG).
• Performs Echocardiograms (ECHO).
• Performs and assists with Cardiac Stress tests and tilt table tests.
• Performs 24/48 hours Holter and Ambulatory BP monitoring test.
• Acts as a scrub assistant during invasive cardiac procedures, monitoring patients, preparing, and assisting with equipment.
• Operates imaging equipment.
• Operates cardiac stimulator and radiofrequency energy generators.
• Operates intra-cardiac ultrasound imaging devices.
• Obtains and analyses blood samples.

Provides support during non-invasive cardiac procedures as directed by the cardiologist.

Provides evidence based and clinically reasoned recommendations alone and in conjunction with an integrated team of physicians, nurses, and other Allied Health Professionals (as applicable) in relation to clinical scope of practice. ​​​​​​​ 

Job Responsibilities 2

Responsible for audit and quality of the area of Cardiovascular diagnostic testing delivery.

Participates in diagnosis related clinics and takes an active role in patient management as required.

Takes an active role within the development of the Cardiology service, participating in In-Service Training, facilitating the training and development of all staff, by sharing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Manages own time and caseload with an awareness of limitation of the Cardiology service and a knowledge of specialist facilities and appropriate referral.

Adheres to all departmental and facility wide policies, procedures, risk assessments and processes in the interests of maintaining a safe and effective work environment and promoting the highest quality patient care experience.

Practises clear, concise and timely documentation of clinical records including (but not limited to) initial assessment, re-evaluation, treatment sessions, discharge planning, referral letters, insurance requests and reports using a variety of digital applications and IT systems.

Takes responsibility for security, care, and day to day maintenance of equipment and working environment including carrying out daily calibration of all equipment.

Co-ordinates the reporting of issues and facilitation of repair in collaboration with senior staff.

Maintains appropriate infection control practices and training to maintain the safety of patients and colleagues.