CARDIAC TECHNICIAN, CATH LAB

Job Description:

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Nursing Services.
• Works shift duties or as assigned by Unit Manager/Chief Nursing Officer according to Unit’s Operational Hours.
• Informs Unit Manager/Chief Nursing Officer when change occurs in circumstances which affect standards of care.
• Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory facilities and services.
• Participates in the health education of cardiac patients and their families in the ward/Critical Care Services.
• Assess condition of patient, compare with report.
• Reports all abnormal findings and progress of patients to the relevant Cardiologist.
• Discusses with Cardiologist regarding the approach of procedure and any special preference.
• Ensures cleanliness of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and gets ready for the subsequent patient.
• Enters all cases correctly in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Record Book.
• Prepares the Angiography procedures according to the order of list. Arranges/assists in transporting of patients pre-and post-procedure patients. Checks Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory charges for completeness and charged accordingly.
• Liaises and discusses with the relevant doctors / consultants with regards to care of patients in the unit / ward.
• Assisting other services that require specialized technical assistance.
• Establishes and develops effective communication with all disciplines, patients and relatives, to achieve optimal patient’ satisfaction.
• Attends and participates in unit meetings, dialogue sessions and hospital’s activities.
• Carries out assignments scheduled by Unit Manager/Chief Nursing Officer and provide feedback.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

• Takes personal responsibility for own professional development and keeps up to date with professional change and growth by maintaining mandatory learning hours.
• Participates in the teaching program of the unit / ward and orientation of new members of staff to the unit routine.
• Coordinates with Unit Manager for clinical training in the services.
• Supports and assists the Unit Manager in effective and efficient utilization of staff, supplies and services.
• Deployment to OT / SPD and A&E services.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Contributes suggestions in periodic revision and upgrading of relevant Policies and Procedures and work instructions.
• Checks daily and audits resuscitation trolley periodically as scheduled. Ensure all staff complies with Prevention and Control of Infection including implementation of surveillance activity in the unit and evidence of involvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient’s personal and medical history.
• Ensure continuous improvement in quality, environmental sustainability, occupational health and safety, and the highest standards of patient care by adhering to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, along with implementing Patient Safety Goals, conducting National Nursing Audits, and maintaining other international and national accreditations.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

• Operates / maintains specialized equipment assigned to the unit and provides assistance / guidance to new staff in their use.
• Involves in the Service Budget including Purchased of new items for Cardiac Services.
• Maintenance of Cardiac Equipment and Machinery
• Assists the Unit Manager in keeping accurate records of equipment, medical supplies, and drugs in the unit.
• Checks that all equipment in the unit is functioning well and service according to PPM schedule.
• Report to Bio Medical personnel if any faulty and takes necessary action accordingly.
• Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper cleaning, handling, disinfect and utilizing as directed.

SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVTIES

1.   Fully receptive and supportive in the activities that contribute towards continuous improvement of nursing service e.g., Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Fire and Safety Program.

2.   Conduct investigation and root cause analysis in any incident in the services, takes appropriate action and ensure completion of incident reports within stipulated time frame.

3.   Carries out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Other Regulations 2022: -

•  To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons.

•  To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty.

•  To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer.

•  To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.

4.   Ensures compliance of Patient Safety Goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety.

Education:

• Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Post Basic qualification in a related field.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• Registered with Medical Assistant Board of Malaysia with valid license to practice as a Medical Assistant.

Skills & Competencies:

• 3 years’ experience with Post Basic certificate in Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelors in nursing or relevant post graduate qualification.

Special skills required

• Fluency and comprehensive in written and spoken English.
• Microsoft office literacy

Personal attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, honest and responsible worker.
• Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shift, and weekends, public holidays, on-call and anytime when called during emergency.
• Prepared to work as a team member in the best possible manner.
• Strive to provide high quality nursing care; maintain patient’s dignity, privacy, autonomy, and confidentiality
• High integrity, patience, and attention to detail.