Senior Cardio-Respiratory Technician – ECG & ABG

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join the Cardio-Respiratory Department. You will perform ECG, blood gas analysis, spirometry and ambulatory monitor hookups, supporting a 24/7 service.

An Enhanced DBS is required; you will work in a multidisciplinary team, maintain equipment, participate in audits, and uphold department policies.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a basic ATO in cardiac or respiratory fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist provision of Cardio-Respiratory services across the Trust and partner agencies.
• Perform ECG, spirometry, ambulatory hook up and blood gas analysis.
• Maintain and report faults, participate in audits and work to Trust policies.
• Contribute to a 24-hour shift system, working with on-call staff when needed.

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join the Cardio-Respiratory Department. You will perform ECG, blood gas analysis, spirometry and ambulatory monitor hookups, supporting a 24/7 service.

An Enhanced DBS is required; you will work in a multidisciplinary team, maintain equipment, participate in audits, and uphold department policies.