KPJ Healthcare Hiring! Full Time CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, CATH LAB in - Ricebowl

 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. 

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 

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 are 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 

• Fully receptive and supportive in the aParticipates 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 

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 are 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 

• Fully receptive and supportive in the aParticipates 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 

• Activities that contribute towards continuous improvement of nursing service e.g., Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Fire and Safety Program. 

• 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. 

• Carries out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994: - 

• 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. 

• Ensures compliance of Patient Safety Goals as safety improvement measures 

• recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety. 

• Ensures the policies on Patient and Family’s Rights are addressed at all