Cardiac Physiologist

Healthcare science staff who work in the physiological sciences investigate the functioning of organ/body systems to diagnose abnormalities and find ways to restore function and/or reduce disabling consequences to the patient.

The work involves direct interaction with patients in a range of areas. Please see details of the careers areas within the physiological sciences.

In this field, healthcare science staff use specialist equipment, advanced technologies and a range of different procedures in the course of their work to evaluate the functioning of different body systems. They also direct and even provide therapeutic intervention and long-term management and care.