Cardiac Physiologist Trainee – Diagnostics & Cath Lab

Macquarie University Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology and Interventional Services team. You will perform, analyse and report on a broad range of cardiac investigations, and provide specialist physiological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures at Macquarie University Health.

Working alongside cardiologists, nursing staff and students, you will apply clinical reasoning, maintain records, and contribute to education while delivering

Qualifications

• A degree in science, preferably health science, ...
• Membership of PICSA and/or ACCP viewed favourably.
• Sound knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of practice for Cardiac Physiologists.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical databases.

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist cardiac physiological support during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterisation, right heart catheterisation and cardiac device procedures, including haemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation and operation of imaging and recording systems
• Preparing accurate patient reports for referring and treating clinicians, and maintaining complete records in the electronic medical record and related systems
• Communicating findings respectfully and clearly with patients, families and carers, and promptly escalating results requiring urgent clinical review
• Maintaining cardiac equipment in safe working order, arranging servicing and repairs, and supporting continuous quality improvement, audit and research activities
• Contributing to education and professional development, including weekly cardiac diagnostic meetings, in-house education sessions, and supervision of less experienced staff and students in routine tasks

Skills

Cardiac physiology knowledge

ECG interpretation

Holter interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Workload prioritisation

On-call availability

Continuing professional development

Education

Science degree (health science preferred)

PICSA/ACCP membership viewed favourably

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical databases

Job description

Macquarie University Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology and Interventional Services team. You will perform, analyse and report on a broad range of cardiac investigations, and provide specialist physiological support during diagnostic and interventional procedures at Macquarie University Health.

Working alongside cardiologists, nursing staff and students, you will apply clinical reasoning, maintain records, and contribute to education while delivering