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Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac Position Description

Waitemata Health –Cardiac Physiology Technologist Updated April2007 of 7

Date: November 2013

Job Title : Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac Department : Cardiac Physiology Location : North Shore (NSH) Reporting To : Cardiac Physiology Team Leader WDHB Direct Reports :

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Functional Relationships with

: • Consumers and Consumer

families • Nursing staff • Medical teams • Booking and Scheduling

• Allied Health team • Support Services: pharmacy,

nutrition, laboratory, clinical engineering, facilities

• HealthAlliance procurement • Spotless Cleaning and

Orderly • Taylors Linen Service • Sterile Supply Unit

Purpose : To contribute to the Cardiac Physiology team to ensure

an optimal Cardiac Physiology service is delivered to all WDHB customers

Key Accountabilities

1. Contribute to a strongly customer-focused service 2. Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality systems and professional standards 3. Demonstrate flexibility during change in practice and service delivery

Clinical Physiologist

Medical Staff Booking and Scheduling Allied Health Support Services Pharmacy Cleaning Nutrition Linen Procurement

Cardiac Physiology Team

Cardiology Operations Manager



KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Professional Responsibility

• Good interpersonal relationships and teamwork are evident. • Is committed to the WDHB vision, clinical safety and achievement of

patient care needs • Works with Cardiac Physiology Team Leader to ensure annual

appraisal occurs and aligns with WDHB policies. • Has a current registration with the Clinical Physiologist Board and

maintains an annual practicing certificate. • Complies with the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology (SCT) New

Zealand Inc. requirements for scope of work. • Attends learning opportunities and works with the Cardiac

Physiology Team Leader to plan progression through the Levels of Practice as appropriate for required skill level.

• Participates in and attends tutorials and training sessions • Multidisciplinary team relationships are fostered to ensure good

patient outcomes and integrated care. • Exchanging and sharing of knowledge and resources is recognized

as an essential contribution to the team development. • Works with the Cardiac Physiology Team Leader to train Provisional

Clinical Physiologists and Clinical Physiology Technicians to adequate assessment criteria as per the SCT scopes of practice.

• Liaises closely with the team leader to ensure good clinical practice throughout the department

Interpersonal health care and quality improvement Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development

• Sickness and other unplanned absenteeism are notified to the Cardiac Physiology Team Leader on the day and later documented as per WDHB policies and procedures.

• Planned leave demonstrates consideration of other team members. • Annual Leave entitlement is used to support a good work life

balance.

• Contributes to the promotion of a quality practice environment that supports staff ability to provide safe, effective and ethical cardiology physiology practice.

• Seeks regular professional consultation to discuss how to address areas of difficulty and review quality of practice.

• Personal professional development is actively pursued by participation in appropriate inservice or post graduate education, reading relevant literature or seeking other resources.

• Is able to produce documented evidence of professional development goals, pathway and progress.



Reinforce a strong customer-focused service Understands quality systems and professional standards

• Works in a way which demonstrates commitment to good customer service standards

• Care is culturally appropriate and sensitive • Good interpersonal relationships in inter-disciplinary care co-

ordination with patients and families are demonstrated. • Good relationships are evident with other departments and support

personnel • Understands the requirement for all standards and documentation

to be in line with the Health & Disability Sector Standards and professional standards.

• Participates in a practice environment that encourages learning

• Understands the quality indicators and refers any areas where remedial action should be taken to the Cardiac Physiology Team Leader

• Has shared responsibility to ensure the physical environment is a well maintained and safe environment

• Upholds privacy and the Code of Consumer Rights • Communicates effectively using a variety of effective communication

techniques, employing appropriate language to context and engaging in discussions to achieve a positive outcome.

To recognise individual responsibility for workplace Health and Safety under Health and Safety Act 1992

• Understands Waitemata’s Health and Safety Policies and ensures relevant procedures are applied to own work activities.

• Works with the Health & Safety representative on workplace hazards to ensure these are identified and reported.

• Infection control standards are maintained • Incidents are reported to the Cardiac Physiology Team Leader




Assimilate change in practice and service delivery

• Addresses change with an open and positive mind questioning and discovering the process and its potential outcome. And as a senior clinical physiologist supports the team leader to assimilate changes.

• Participates in forums where there are opportunities for input into the change process development.

• Provides feedback on the process in a positive and constructive manner

• Communicates appropriately with all parties at team meetings and discussions.

Procedures and Tests • Adheres to time allocation of procedure clinic bookings so patient

wait times at clinic are kept to a minimum. • Procedures and tests are undertaken in accordance with WDHB

documentation and guidelines. These tests and procedures may include but are not limited to:

• Electrocardiography (ECG) tests • Exercise ECGs (bicycle or treadmill) • Fitting, removal, analyzing and processing of

data for Holter, Event and Blood Pressure monitoring.

• ETT supervision • Cardiovascular Unit** – cardiac monitoring and

MRT role, including right heart studies and IABP.

• Training of staff • Pacemaker Implants, assessment, management

and routine follow up. • ICD implants, assessment, management and

routine follow up • Contributes to the data which is available to demonstrate accuracy of

calculations, reproducibility/validation and trends. • Has a shared responsibility with the cardiac physiology team to see

that equipment is maintained in good working order with documentation of preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing episodes.

• Refers to flowcharts for equipment fault finding, detection and repair of minor malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel when equipment fails and/or requires further repair.

• Is conversant with the operation requirements for all relevant equipment.



VERIFICATION: Employee: _________________________________ Department Head: _________________________________ Date: _________________________________



PERSON SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: Senior Clinical Physiologist – Section Head, CVU

Minimum Preferred Qualification

• Completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Technology

AND • SCT Certification of cardiac

physiologists programme (CCP) OR • qualification and experience

assessed by the board as equivalent

• SCT Membership

• Continued development through post-registration education and learning including relevant in-house opportunities

Experience • Minimum of 3 years relevant full time (equivalent) work experience in a

recognised training establishment • Experience working in a Cardiac Catheter Lab

Personal attributes

• Good communication skills and customer service practices. • Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of

Waitangi. • Positive manner. • Upholds confidentiality with a reputation for high integrity and

discretion. • Demonstrated collaborative approach in team practice. • Flexible and able to work under direction. • Sensitive and constructive in responding to the needs of individuals and

groups. • Committed to excellence in service delivery and continuous quality

improvement. • Committed to pursuing Research/Audit initiatives to improve clinical

practice Skills / Knowledge / Behavior

• Reputation for high quality professional practice and ability to meet patient and organisation needs.

• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation surrounding privacy and informed consent

• Excellent communicator, highly articulate with excellent listening skills • Self-directed/use of initiative • Manages personal stress effectively • Upholds confidentiality with a reputation for integrity and discretion



• Ability to work well in a team • Ability to effectively share clinical knowledge with others • Works effectively using a sense of humour • Seeks guidance and supervision.


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