Position Summary:<\/p>\n
Coordinate Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory activities including equipment quality control and maintenance, inventory and ordering of supplies, and performance improvement.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
1. Assist the Cardiologist and team in the operations of the Catheterization Laboratory.<\/p>\n
2. Ensure staff roster and case scheduling are available.<\/p>\n
3. Ensure compliance to policies and procedures.<\/p>\n
4. Ensure compliance to national and cardiology regulations and standards for patient care and safety.<\/p>\n
5. Produce images of optimum diagnostic quality and minimize wastage of resources.<\/p>\n
6. Ensure work is organized systematically so as to maximize the use of the rooms and staff and reduce patient waiting time.<\/p>\n
7. Explain and ensure patient understands the nature of the procedures.<\/p>\n
8. Check patient’s particulars with the progress notes and to ensure that the correct Procedure is being done for the right patient.<\/p>\n
9. Monitor patient’s haemodynamic status and vital signs. Perform blood gas analysis during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.<\/p>\n
10. Prepare and assist in Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) procedure.<\/p>\n
11. Prepare and assist in Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) insertion.<\/p>\n
12. Perform vascular access removal and groin management. <\/p>\n
13. Support any related cardiac pacing procedure such as Temporary \/ Permanent Pacemaker Implantation.<\/p>\n
14. Timely and accurately document patient records and observe protocols to ensure compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.<\/p>\n
15. Perform venipuncture and intravenous drug administration according to Cardiologist order.<\/p>\n
16. Perform emergency resuscitation procedure whenever needed.<\/p>\n
17. Check all equipment regularly and report any malfunctions appropriately. Ensure PPM of the equipment are done on schedule.<\/p>\n
18. Keep the Catheterization Laboratory clean and maintain all accessories in the room.<\/p>\n
19. Keep all apparatus clean and arrange in proper place.<\/p>\n
20. Observe health and safety at work and strict radiation protection to protect staff and others.<\/p>\n
21. Assist the Cardiologist in more complex cardiology examinations as required.<\/p>\n
22. Perform Electrocardiography (ECG), Stress Test, Ambulatory ECG monitoring, Ambulatory BP monitoring, Echocardiogram and Stress Echocardiogram (Exercise and Pharmacology Stress).<\/p>\n
23. Perform any other duties as assigned or requested.<\/p>\n
Education and Requirements:<\/p>\n
1. Degree\/Diploma\/Certificate in Nursing or other Allied Health Profession.<\/p>\n
2. Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular laboratory.<\/p>\n
Special Demands:<\/p>\n
To be on-call after office hours, weekend and any other particular time when it is required.
\nGood observation skills,
\nGood communication and interpersonal skills
\nWork as a team player<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[66],"job_listing_category":[],"job_listing_location":[396],"job_listing_tag":[],"job_listing_employer_type":[369],"job_listing_specialization":[472],"class_list":["post-21412","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_location-kuala-lumpur","job_listing_employer_type-clinic","job_listing_specialization-medical-technician"],"yoast_head":"\n