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Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
Grade Code: 3867
NRS0552
Closing Date
12 noon Friday 27th January 2012
Proposed Interview
Date (s)
Taking up
Appointment
Location of Post
Mid-late February 2012
Organisational
Area
HSE West
Details of Service
Mayo General Hospital
To be decided at Job Offer Stage
Mayo General Hospital
Overview
Mayo General Hospital has 317 beds, its aim is to deliver high quality and equitable
care for all patients, in a safe and secure environment, and to achieve excellence in
clinical practise, teaching, training and research.
Mayo General Hospital provides a comprehensive range of services to emergency and
elective patients on an inpatient, outpatient and day care basis.
Its specialities include surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and
Gynaecology.
Along with the specialities detailed above the following services are provided at the
hospital: Oncology, Limb Fitting, Palliative Care, age related medicine, Day surgery,
Endoscopy, Cardiology and Radiology with computerised Tomography. Additional
Regional specialities are provided on a visiting Consultant basis; Ear, Nose Throat,
Dermatology, Genital / Urinary Medicine.
Reporting
Relationship
Reports to Senior Cardiac Technician or person acting in their absence
Purpose of the
Post
Performance of all non-invasive cardiac investigations and assistance with invasive
cardiac investigations or other duties deemed appropriate to your position
Principal Duties
and
Responsibilities
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The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the
care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with
the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for
every patient to the greatest possible degree
Perform resting ECG
Perform exercise treadmill testing, both medical and technician led
Fit and analysis of ambulatory ECG and BP recordings
Perform pacemaker and ICD follow-up
Perform trans-thoracic echocardiography and report on same
Assist with transoesophageal echocardiography
Report procedure findings and highlighting abnormal findings
Maintain patient records as is deemed appropriate
Calibration and maintenance of all equipment
Appointments and telephone duties
Participate and aid in the training of student technicians/student
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placements, visiting technicians and other medical staff
Participate in departmental meetings
Liaise with other hospitals as is deemed appropriate
Liaise with medical device companies as is deemed appropriate
Assist Chief II and Chief I Technicians in the administrative needs of the
department
Any other duties, assigned by the Chief II Cardiac Technician, which are
deemed appropriate
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:
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Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders
All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately
Infection Control Policies must be adhered to
In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must
comply with all safety regulations and audits
In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within
the Hospital Building is not permitted
Hospital uniform code must be adhered to
Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management
Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
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The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety
is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest
and open environment
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable
them to meet this responsibility
Staff have a duty to familiarise yourself with the relevant Organisational Policies,
Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:
o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives
o Document Control Information Management Systems
o Risk Management Strategy and Policies
o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards
o Decontamination Code of Practice
o Infection Control Policies
o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure
o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies
You are responsible for ensuring that you become familiar with the requirements
stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that you comply with the
Hospitals Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures
You are responsible for ensuring that you comply with hygiene services
requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates
environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of
laundry, waste, sharps and equipment
You must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area
of responsibility in relation to hygiene services
Your specific responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and
Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line
manager
Each employee must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the
effect that these may have upon the safety of others
Employees must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related
training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and
adequately trained
Every employee is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any
perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work
equipment
It is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of and comply with the HSE
Health Care Records Management / Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP)
Code of Practice
Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for
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example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and
Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc
All staff are responsible for identifying, assessing and reporting all risks and for
contributing to the management and review of all risks
This job Specification indicates the main responsibilities of the post and is subject to
periodic revision and amendment with the post holder. Service needs any dictate
additions or modifications from time to time.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms
for the office;
Qualifications and/
or experience,
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Possess the BSc in Clinical Measurement from Dublin Institute of
Technology or equivalent.
or
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Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological
Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology or equivalent.
or
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Possess a qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above
and
Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability
and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office
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.
Post Specific
Requirements:
additional
qualifications
and/or experience
required
Skills,
competencies
and/or knowledge
n/a
Planning and Organising
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Demonstrate evidence of effective organising skills, including the awareness
of resource management and the importance of value for money
Patient/Customer Focus
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Demonstrate awareness of patient focused care
Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives
and colleagues with dignity and respect
Leadership & Teamwork
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Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrates an interest in development of their professional knowledge
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Communication & Interpersonal Skills
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Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills
Demonstrate a willingness to share knowledge and/or new ideas with staff and
colleagues
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a team
Managing Resources
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Demonstrate an ability to maximise benefit from resources within departments
Demonstrate evidence of, or an awareness of their role in improving service delivery
Professional Knowledge
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Demonstrate evidence of a good overview of the service within the hospital
Demonstrate an understanding of Report Structures
Demonstrate interest in Continuous Professional Development
Demonstrate knowledge of level of service supplied by the department
Demonstrate knowledge of expected role of Basic Grade Technicians in
departmental workload
Demonstrate evidence of documentation skills
Demonstrate evidence of experience working in the areas of
o Echocardiography
o ECG, Stress ECG and Holter monitoring
o Pacing and ICD
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Other requirements
specific to the post
Shortlisting
Code of Practice
Demonstrate knowledge of developments in the area
Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including
o Microsoft Word
o Excel
o Powerpoint
Any clinically based computer systems e.g. EchoPac, Reynolds Pathfinder etc
N/a
Applicants may be shortlisted for interview based on information supplied in the
application form at the closing date or in other specified assessment documentation
Criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the
post specific requirements, duties, skills, competencies and/ or knowledge section of
this job specification and the information supplied in the competency based application
form if used.
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of
Practice prepared by the Commissioners 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, feedback facilitates for 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 vacancy entitled “Code
of Practice, information for candidates. ”
Code of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on
www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of
Practice, information for candidates or on www.cpsa.ie
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HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Cardiac Catheterisation Technician Staff Grade
Tenure
The initial vacancy for this post is permanent and whole time. The
post is pensionable. A panel will be formed from this recruitment
campaign and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies will be
filled from this panel. 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.
Remuneration
The Salary scale for the post is:€33,719 – €46,188
Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post is: 35
Also:
Flexibility will be required to work unsocial hours in the context of
the management of the service.
HSE Circular 003-2009 “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 16th 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
Superannuation
The annual leave associated with the post is: 27
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.
Probation
Protection of
Persons Reporting
Child Abuse Act
1998
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 stipulated in the Department
of Health Circular No.10/71.
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 office in accordance with Section 2 of
the Act. You will remain a designated office for the duration of your
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appointment to 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 appointed.
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