ECG & Cardiac Physiology Assistant (Part-Time)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site on a part-time basis. You will perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics with accuracy and clear tracing, following SCST guidelines.

You will also support ambulatory monitoring, minimise artefacts, and instruct patients on equipment use. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; applications in Welsh are welcome.

Qualifications

• Performs ECGs on adults and paediatrics with accuracy and legibility.
• Reduces artefact and baseline wander during ambulatory monitoring.
• Instructs patients in use of ECG equipment and monitors.
• Connects equipment to patients to ensure high-quality traces.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics ensuring high-quality, legible traces.
• Place electrodes according to SCST guidelines for good quality recordings.
• Troubleshoot ambulatory monitoring (Event, 24h, 48h, 7 day) and reduce artefact.
• Instruct patients on equipment use and set event monitor modes as appropriate.
• Respond to patient needs and maintain safety in ward/clinic/SCBU settings.

Skills

ECG recording

Ambulatory monitoring

Electrodes placement

Patient instruction

Artefact reduction

Tools

ECG machine

Job description

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site on a part-time basis. You will perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics with accuracy and clear tracing, following SCST guidelines.

You will also support ambulatory monitoring, minimise artefacts, and instruct patients on equipment use. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; applications in Welsh are welcome.