Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab Specialist

Columbia Asia Hospital - Seremban; Seremban; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Asia Hospital - Seremban coordinates Catheterization Laboratory activities, ensuring equipment quality, inventory control, and efficient scheduling to support the cardiovascular team in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, strict documentation, and compliance with PDPA, with on-call duties after hours and weekends at the Seremban facility.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Nursing or allied health.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in non-invasive and invasive cardiovascular laboratory.
• On-call after office hours, weekends and other times as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cardiologist and team in Cath Lab operations.
• Ensure staff roster and case scheduling are available.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Produce diagnostic-quality images and minimize resource waste.
• Organize work to maximize room/staff use and reduce patient waiting time.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain informed consent.
• Verify patient details and correct procedure with progress notes.
• Monitor haemodynamic status and vital signs; perform blood gas analysis.
• Prepare or assist in IVUS procedures and IABP insertions.
• Perform vascular access removal and groin management.
• Support related cardiac pacing procedures (temporary/permanent pacemaker).
• Document records and protect patient confidentiality per PDPA.
• Perform venipuncture and administer drugs per cardiologist order.
• Assist in emergency resuscitation as needed.
• Check equipment regularly and report malfunctions; ensure maintenance on schedule.
• Keep Cath Lab clean and organize accessories.
• Observe health and radiation safety protocols.
• Assist in more complex cardiology examinations as required.
• Perform ECG, Stress Test, Ambulatory ECG/BP monitoring, Echocardiogram, Stress Echocardiogram.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree/diploma/certificate

Job description

Columbia Asia Hospital - Seremban coordinates Catheterization Laboratory activities, ensuring equipment quality, inventory control, and efficient scheduling to support the cardiovascular team in diagnostic and interventional procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, strict documentation, and compliance with PDPA, with on-call duties after hours and weekends at the Seremban facility.