Senior Echocardiographer – Cardiac Imaging Specialist

Pulse Healthcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Gateshead is seeking a skilled echocardiographer to perform echocardiograms, interpret results, and prepare reports for cardiologists. You will maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and monitor patients during stress tests to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Physiology or a related field, BSE certification, and a minimum of 2 years of echocardiography experience, with a strong understanding of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Physiology or a related scientific subject is required.
• Certification from recognised bodies such as the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in echocardiography or related clinical setting is required.
• Strong understanding of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology is expected.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting echocardiographic equipment is essential.
• Ability to analyse and interpret echocardiographic data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms to capture detailed heart images for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Interpret results and prepare reports for cardiologists.
• Ensure maintenance and calibration of diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor patients during stress tests and other cardiac procedures.
• Contribute to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.

Skills

Cardiac imaging proficiency

Interpret echocardiographic data

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Physiology or related

BSE certification

Minimum 2 years echocardiography experience

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Pulse Healthcare in Gateshead is seeking a skilled echocardiographer to perform echocardiograms, interpret results, and prepare reports for cardiologists. You will maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and monitor patients during stress tests to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Physiology or a related field, BSE certification, and a minimum of 2 years of echocardiography experience, with a strong understanding of