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Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title and Grade
Proposed Interview
Date (s)
Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
Grade Code: 3867
Campaign Reference NRS0803
Closing Date 12 noon, Friday, 26th October 2012
Week commencing 12 th November 2012
A start date will be indicated at job offer stage
Location of Post
HSE South
Non-invasive Cardiology Department.
Level 3C.
Cardiac Renal Centre.
Cork University Hospital
Cork
Details of Service The Cardiology Department provides a comprehensive range of services at both inpatient and outpatient level, covering both Cork and Kerry. The Cardiology Department is composed of Chief II Cardiac Technicians, Senior Cardiac Catheterisation Technicians,
Basic Cardiac Catheterisation Technicians and E.C.G. Technicians.
The Cardiology department team are dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare provision. We provide an effective learning environment while maintaining a high level of patient activity. For further information on details of the service please contact: Michael
Maguire, Chief II Cardiac Technician, Cork University Hospital on ph: 021 4920861 / email: michael.maguire@hse.ie
Reports to Chief II Cardiac Catheterization Technician or person acting in their absence Reporting
Relationship
Purpose of the Post
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities
Performance of non invasive procedures as designated by the department head and to contribute to the department of Cardiology as a member of a busy and dynamic team.
To work as a member of a team to actively pursue the training and development of the department and its members. Performance of all non-invasive and invasive cardiac investigations and assistance with invasive cardiac investigations or other duties deemed appropriate to your position
This busy Cardiac Department carries out a comprehensive range of invasive and noninvasive Cardiological investigations included below. The successful candidate will be expected to perform many or all of these duties when requested by the Department head and to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and competence.
The Technician should be familiar with the techniques and range of equipment used in current medical practice for the diagnosis, treatment and care of cardiac patients. The major portion of the work commitment of the Technician is with the Cardiology Department and in addition the holder of this post will be required to carry out and participate in a wide range of medical procedures. A complete understanding of all such procedures and ability to make accurate measurements is essential.
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Resting E.C.G: Performance, interpretation and analysis
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Stress E.C.G: Performance, interpretation and analysis
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Pharmacological stress Tests: performance, interpretation and analysis
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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: Hook up and analysis
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Echocardiography – transthoracic and transeoesophageal: Performance and reporting.
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Pharmacological stress and exercise stress echocardiography: performance and interpretation
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Pacemaker implantation and follow-up: temporary and permanent.
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Cardiac Catheterisation: diagnostic and interventional. Including the use of all equipment associated with this area.
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Electrophysiology studies and Cardiac ablation
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AICD implantation and follow-up
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Tilt Table testing
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
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Carry out his/her duties to the appropriate level and under the appropriate supervision and in cooperation with the consultant cardiologist or other persons designated by the Health Service Executive (H.S.E.) - South.
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Calibration and maintenance of all equipment which includes sterilisation where necessary.
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History taking and interpretation of request forms.
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Performing the procedure, reporting and highlighting abnormal recordings.
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Commitment/participation to in-service training of students and technicians.
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Carry out portable testing in some cases.
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Participate in in-patient care, preparation and reassurance of patient.
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Initiate and participate in dealing with medical emergencies including cardiac resuscitation.
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Keep such records appropriate to his/her office as he/she may be required by the
Health Service Executive (H.S.E.) - South.
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Participate in the in-service training program and when required, to assist the chief technician in the development of existing and new codes of practice.
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Be involved in the development of new procedures which may be introduced.
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Participate in the development of the continuous professional education program including, the performance of national and /or international accreditation examinations provided by British Society of echocardiography, NASPE, BPEG, or other programs which may be dictated by Departmental requirements.
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Be willing to mentor junior staff as dictated by the needs of the department.
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Participate in the development of operational policy and best practice.
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Provide first line maintenance, electrical safety checking and calibration of equipment.
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Support nursing, medical and technical staff in the implementation of patient care involving technology.
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Contribute as required to the development of training programmes for established staff and external groups.
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Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience
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Act for other staff in their absence as required.
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Adhere to departmental patient policies at all times.
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Provide high standard of safe practice for patient care.
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Post holder should have a clear appreciation of electrical safety requirements, and a clear understanding of potential sources of Macroshock and Microshock.
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Follow instruction and directions given by Chief or Senior Physicist in relation to radiation protection.
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Take responsibility for the care and cleanliness of all equipment and accessories used.
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As medical procedures change and new developments are introduced to update knowledge and training accordingly.
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Have a working knowledge of HIQA standards as they apply to the role, for example; o Standards for Health Care o National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Health
Care Associated Infections o Hygiene Standards etc
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Carry out the duties of the office in the Hospital and at such other locations as may be required by the Health Service Executive (H.S.E.) - South. Attend at such times and such places as may be fixed by the Health Service Executive (H.S.E.) - South or head of department and to remain in attendance there as long as his/her services are required.
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Be available outside normal working hours for emergency situations.
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Carry out any other responsibilities within the department as deemed necessary by the Chief II Technician which fall within the remit of the department.
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Candidates must at the latest date of application: a) Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement Sciences from Dublin Institute of
Technology or equivalent.
Or b) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement
(MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent.
Or c) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8).
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Post
Requirements
Specific
Other requirements specific to the post
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Age
Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.
Demonstrate experience and a working knowledge of cardiac invasive and non-invasive investigative procedures.
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Campaign Specific
Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting /
Interview
Code of Practice
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Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills including awareness of importance of value for money
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Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks
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Demonstrate commitment to providing a quality service
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Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user including evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.
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Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrate leadership potential and team skills including the ability to work with multi disciplinary team members
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Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills.
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Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, email
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation.
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of
Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the
Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacan cy entitled “Code of Practice, Information for
Candidates ”.
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Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacan cy entitled “Code of
Practice, Information for Candidates” or on www.cpsa.ie
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The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
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Tenure
Remuneration
Working Week
Annual Leave
Superannuation
HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
The initial vacancy for this post is permanent. This post is pensionable. A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part time posts will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the
Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and
Appointment) Act 2004.
The Salary scale for the post is:
A.
Existing Irish Public Health Service Cardiac Catheterisation Technician
Employees €37,466 - €51,320 as at 01/01/2010 (8 points Salary Scale)
B . Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Employees currently working in organisations outside the Irish Public Health Service: €33,719 - €46,188 (8 points on the Salary Scale)
As per the instruction from the Department of Finance a 10% pay reduction will be applied to all basic grade appointments where the appointee is not already working in the Irish Public Service.
The standard working week applying to the post is: 35 hours.
HSE Circular 0032009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs
(Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16 th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement
(Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
Annual Leave to be advised at Job Offer Stage.
Membership of the HSE Employee Superannuation Scheme applies to this appointment.
Existing Members who transferred to the HSE on 1st January 2005 pursuant to
Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those to which they were entitled at 31st December 2004.
Appointees to posts in the Mental Health Services which formerly attracted fast accrual of service should note that the terms of Section 65 of the Mental
Treatment Act 1945 do not apply to New Entrant Public Servants as defined by
Section 12 of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions)
Act 2004.
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Probation
Protection of Persons
Reporting Child Abuse Act
1998
Infection Control
Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the
Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months.
As this post is one of those designated under the Protection of Persons Reporting
Child Abuse Act, 1998, appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial
Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.
Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare,
National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated
Infections, Hygiene Standards Etc
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