Senior Cardio-Respiratory Diagnostics Technician

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join the Cardio-respiratory Department across PRH, RSH and the new CDC at Hollinswood House. The role involves performing basic diagnostic tests including 12-lead ECGs, longer-term ECG monitoring, blood pressure and sleep monitoring, and assisting with respiratory tests.

The post requires experience dealing with the public in healthcare settings, excellent IT and communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with the general public, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent IT and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a high quality Cardio-respiratory service.
• Perform and/or assist with routine cardiological and respiratory investigations to National Standard.
• Assist with basic ECG interpretation and alert Medics to acute changes.
• Conduct spirometry and sleep monitoring; support Exercise ECGs as trained.
• Cover all hospital environments when on the PRH/RSH site and work independently at the CDC.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Job description

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join the Cardio-respiratory Department across PRH, RSH and the new CDC at Hollinswood House. The role involves performing basic diagnostic tests including 12-lead ECGs, longer-term ECG monitoring, blood pressure and sleep monitoring, and assisting with respiratory tests.

The post requires experience dealing with the public in healthcare settings, excellent IT and communication skills, and the ability