Cardiac ECG Technician – Flexible, Team‑Driven Role

Northampton General Hospital; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is seeking an ECG Technician to join a busy cardiology department. The role involves performing ECGs, fitting ambulatory monitors, and assisting Cardiac Physiologists with pacemaker implants and follow-up discussions.

You will update local databases, work autonomously, and coordinate workload while maintaining high standards of patient care. A supportive team environment and opportunities for training are available.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure and without peer support.
• Experience in Cardiology and Cardiac Investigations workflow.

Responsibilities

• Performing a range of routine and urgent ECGs.
• Fitting Cardiac Monitors on outpatients and in patients.
• Recognising cardiac arrhythmias and elevating appropriately.
• Assisting in Pacemaker implants and follow-up discussions.
• Assisting in peripheral clinics.
• Assisting in TILT testing.
• Assisting in ILR implants and patient information.
• Organising own workload.
• Working autonomously.
• Prioritising referrals.
• Follow all departments policies and procedures.
• Recording and storing patient data.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organise own workload

Prioritise workload

Team building

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is seeking an ECG Technician to join a busy cardiology department. The role involves performing ECGs, fitting ambulatory monitors, and assisting Cardiac Physiologists with pacemaker implants and follow-up discussions.

You will update local databases, work autonomously, and coordinate workload while maintaining high standards of patient care. A supportive team environment and opportunities for training are available.