Band 7 Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)

Main Duties Continued

*Performance of echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasound), acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings. Perform additional measurements, calculations and non-standard views to exclude or reveal abnormalities. Provide analysis and clinical interpretation of own and others' scans.

*Perform highly complex, specialised techniques within the Echocardiography Service including transoesophageal (TOE), 3D, stress echo, tissue velocity imaging, physiologist-led ergometer stress echo, physiologist-led bubble study, contrast and research echoes. Provide analysis, clinical interpretation and reporting on results.

*Provide interpretation and reports of own and others' investigations, using discretion and judgement to seek further advice or review as necessary within an appropriate timeframe.

*Provide expert clinical opinion for medical and physiologist colleagues in specialist area in the event of conflicting or difficult interpretation of investigations.

*Provide quality assurance checks on clinical reports of physiologist colleagues and junior staff.

*Provide advice to medical staff on the selection and appropriateness of test procedures and therapies.

*Communicate highly complicated clinical information effectively to patients of all ages and their relatives to ensure co-operation and compliance in order to obtain accurate physiological and clinical data and maximize patients' safety and medical wellbeing.

*Assist senior colleagues and Head Physiologist in the development and implementation of safe and appropriate protocols and policies for all procedures, investigations and practices within the Service.

*Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to deliver service(s) to meet changing healthcare needs.

*Ensure patients are monitored appropriately during investigations and procedures.

*Undertake clinical service audit, presenting findings and working with colleagues to continually improve service standards.

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