Job Title: Echo Cardiographer
Location: Leicester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45-50 per hour depending on experience
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Echo Cardiographer to join our team in Leicester. The successful candidate will perform and report a full range of adult Echocardiograms in community settings to BSE standards, demonstrating clinical leadership and excellence in patient care.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical and Technical:
1. Independently perform and report adult transthoracic Echocardiograms to current BSE standards.
2. Organise and prioritise daily workload based on clinical urgency.
3. Provide timely clinical reports and inform referring clinicians of any findings that necessitate a change in clinical management.
4. Analyse and interpret complex information using best practices and make autonomous decisions based on the information provided.
5. Maintain CPD and BSE/EACVI accreditation.
6. Stay updated with current developments and advances in Echocardiography and general Cardiology.
7. Respond promptly to emergencies.
8. Deliver appropriate patient care at all times.
9. Establish and maintain good working relationships with all members of the organisation.
10. Actively participate in the training and development of staff/trainees.
11. Maintain patient confidentiality in line with corporate policy at all times.
12. Actively participate in MDT meetings, providing specialist knowledge to other echocardiographers and medical staff.
13. Ensure all equipment is in working order and report faults without delay.
14. Evaluate and assess new equipment prior to purchase in collaboration with the Echo lead.
15. Comply with all health and safety protocols as set out by the organisation.
16. Be aware of the health and safety implications for Echocardiographers in relation to ergonomics whilst scanning and take necessary steps to minimise injury.
Qualifications:
1. BSc in Healthcare Science/Cardiac Physiology or BTEC HNC or equivalent.
2. BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
3. AHCS or HCPC Registered.
Experience:
1. BSE/EACVI TTE Adult Accredited.
2. Fully competent in carrying out full study BSE echocardiograms, including strain assessments.
How to Apply: If you would like to know more about the role advertised and have all relevant qualifications and experience, please apply with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch!
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