Cardiac Diagnostics Trainee: Cath Lab & ECG

Macquarie University Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University Health in North Ryde seeks a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology and Interventional Services team. You will perform, analyse and report a broad range of cardiac investigations, and provide specialist physiological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including complex structural heart cases.

Working with cardiologists, nursing staff and students, you will deliver safe, timely diagnostics, maintain equipment, participate in education and quality

Qualifications

• Degree in science, preferably health science, with membership of PICSA/ACCP viewed favourably.
• Sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology, and ability to work independently within scope of practice for Cardiac Physiologists.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge in performing and interpreting cardiac investigations such as ECG and Holters.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Experience in, or genuine interest in developing, Cath lab skills across diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical databases; able to manage workload and on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist cardiac physiological support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation and related procedures.
• Preparing accurate patient reports and maintaining records in the EMR and related systems.
• Communicating findings clearly with patients, families and carers, escalating urgent results when needed.
• Maintaining cardiac equipment in safe working order and supporting QA, audit and research activities.
• Contributing to education and professional development, including meetings and supervision of less experienced staff.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy

ECG interpretation

Holter interpretation

Cath lab skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Microsoft Office

Clinical databases

Education

Science (health science) degree

PICSA/ACCP membership (favourable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical databases

Job description

Macquarie University Health in North Ryde seeks a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology and Interventional Services team. You will perform, analyse and report a broad range of cardiac investigations, and provide specialist physiological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures, including complex structural heart cases.

Working with cardiologists, nursing staff and students, you will deliver safe, timely diagnostics, maintain equipment, participate in education and quality