Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer/Echocardiographer
Location: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Company: SAH Diagnostics
Working Days: Weekdays or Weekends as preferred.
About Us:
SAH Diagnostics is committed to enhancing diagnostic services within the NHS, offering cutting-edge technology and compassionate, patient-centric care. We are known for our pioneering approach, including the world's first mobile urology unit, and work across multiple NHS frameworks to provide vital healthcare solutions. Join our team and help us revolutionize diagnostic care.
Role Overview:
As an Echocardiographer with SAH Diagnostics, you’ll perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) in accordance with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards, utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment. Your role will support the reduction of patient waiting times and deliver high-quality, timely echocardiographic assessments for a diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct TTEs following BSE minimum dataset recommendations, utilizing 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and tissue Doppler imaging across parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal windows.
- Document patient demographics and scan results, ensuring accuracy in measurements and report summaries.
- Identify and document abnormalities, alerting clinicians as needed for urgent findings such as severe valvular disease, cardiac compromise, or pericardial effusion.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on patient scans, adhering to standard templates and entering appropriate clinical recommendations.
- Maintain equipment standards by operating GE Vivid ultrasound systems and ensuring clear patient identifiers on all imaging.
- Maintain BSE accreditation, complete re-accreditation requirements, and engage in continual professional development in echocardiography.
Qualifications:
- BSE accreditation in echocardiography or working towards BSE accreditation under supervised training,
- Enhanced DBS certification is required.
- Proven experience in performing adult TTEs, with a high level of proficiency in echocardiographic imaging and Doppler measurements.
- Strong knowledge of echocardiography reporting systems, ideally with experience using McKesson.
- Ability to adhere to clinical protocols and communicate effectively with referring clinicians for both routine and urgent cases.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring patient comfort and understanding throughout each procedure.
What We Offer:
- Flexible scheduling options, allow you to choose weekday or weekend shifts based on your preference
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a patient-first environment.
- Access to a comprehensive training program and BSE re-accreditation support.
- Flexible working arrangements, including deployment to NHS Trusts in need of specialized echocardiography support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Application Process:
Please submit your CV to recruitment@sahdiagnostics.com for review by SAH Diagnostics and the NHS Trust as part of the application process.
SAH Diagnostics is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment
