To record electrocardiograms and produce a report To perform spirometry and produce a report To perform and measure automatic and manual blood pressure measurements To obtain venous blood samples when needed To set up and fit a cardiac monitor, 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitor, and a 24hr ambulatory blood pressure monitor To prepare equipment and clinical areas for Cardiology investigations Receive and assist patients and/or carers to prepare for Cardiology investigations Obtain additional information that will assist with planning and preparing of Cardiology investigations Support patients and/or carers during investigative Cardiology procedures To take an active role in the resuscitation of patients (Basic Life Support) To give support advise to patients and/or carers/medical team following completion of investigative Cardiology procedures To organise the patient journey and assist in the Cardiology clinics if required To chaperone Cardiology medical staff in the above Follow manufacturers/protocol instructions and operate equipment Assess and maintain equipment and devices for safe use during Cardio-respiratory investigations Report faulty equipment to the Team Leader Communicate technical equipment-related information to healthcare colleagues, patients, carers, and suppliers Use safe manual handling techniques when moving both patients and equipment Contacts medical/nursing staff to advise of adverse/life-threatening test results Follow departmental and national policies and procedures to maintain safe practice To undertake clerical duties as required including sending out appointments using the trust systems, filing, photocopying, and handling incoming and outgoing post To organise and prepare patients information, ready for investigation collect notes and identify as correct on equipment as necessary Records personally generated information and update records. Also to learn how to input results of investigations performed by other members of staff To attend to general tidiness of department including unpacking and storage of ward stock deliveries Assist with maintaining stock levels and supplies. To answer the telephone and relay messages appropriately To undertake department errands as required Assist in the safe use, custody and maintenance of equipment, utilising resources effectively and efficiently. When required to, act flexibly within the role which may include moving to other sites within the trust and/or change to duties in consultation with your line manager.