Clinical Technologist (Cardiovascular Suite)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Governance

• Plan and manage the care of individual patient during non-invasive and invasive procedure in a safe and competent manner.
• Assist in the implementation of standards and procedures.
• Maintain current trends in practice and management through formal education and self development.
• Demonstrate competency in specialised skills.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and follow through quality and services issues.
• Provide information and education to patient and relatives on the pre and post services and procedures.
• Understand the radiology safety policy and comply with it to ensure safety of patients and other personnel at all times.
• Assist in identifying and preparing the instruments or equipment required by doctors in the performance of procedures.
• Ensure the safety of patients in applying principles and knowledge of contrast media, taking into consideration the contra-indications and history of patient.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s response and condition during procedures.
• Escalate the pertinent information to physician if patient’s condition requires.
• Ensure safe handling and familiarization of all medical equipment to avoid incorrect usage.
• Bring to the attention of the seniors, who will determine the nature of the fault, when equipment breaks down or is not working optimally.
• Respond and handle emergency situations in an efficient and calm manner.
• Apply infection control practices and standards.
• Be familiar with Meditech system and ensure compliance in documentation via the appropriate angiography system.
• Work closely with nurses and allied health workers and support staff to ensure patient care is met.
• Perform other assignments as and when required by the Nurse Clinician/ Manager.
• Participate in departmental/hospital projects relating to quality improvement and others to ensure improvement in work processes and quality of work.

2. Finance Management

• Assist in the inventory checks, control and replenishment of consumables and other supplies within the department.
• Ensure correct billing of consumables used and procedures done for patients.

Requirements

• Candidates with nursing background are preferred.
• Certificate or Diploma in Medical Technology (Cardiac Technology).
• At least 2 years of clinical experience preferably in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures (Cath Lab)
• Knowledge of hospital policies, work instructions and current trends in Cardiovascular practice.
• Possess certification of at least BCLS with or without AED.
• Possess sufficient theoretical knowledge and competent to perform diagnostic and interventional services.
• Prossess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.