We are recruiting an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital, Ward 37, Respiratory Lab. The post holder will be required to provide support within the Respiratory Diagnostics Service to deliver high quality diagnostic investigations. They will be expected to follow policies and procedures appropriate to the task and to liaise with senior physiologists as appropriate. They will also be required to adhere to ARTP standards when performing spirometry and to successfully complete certification and registration, within a specific time scale of 12 months from registration with the ARTP.
The post holder will be expected to work across various sites: Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Diagnostic Hub as well as community clinics across Wirral. Therefore the suitable candidate should hold a full valid UK driving licence and have business insurance on their vehicle.
Responsibilities
- With training and experience, provide all types of spirometry and FeNO assessments as part of the respiratory physiology team.
- Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
- Help the physiologists with the delivery of the sleep service e.g. gathering the consumables needed for the clinic.
- Responsible for reporting issues of patient concern if they have been identified.
- Evaluate, interpret, and present all test results in a format in line with departmental policy.
- Ensure prompt completion of own duties via the hospital computer system to maintain comprehensive records of procedures.
- Provide general administrative support by assisting in the day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.
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