CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, CATH LAB

KPJ Bandar Maharani Specialist Hospital; Muar; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Bandar Maharani Specialist Hospital in Malaysia invites a dedicated nurse to support Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory services. You will participate in planning, assessing patients, and coordinating with Cardiologists to ensure safe procedures and optimal patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, preparing patients, transporting them before and after procedures, documenting cases, and contributing to safety and quality improvement within Nursing Services.

Qualifications

• Nursing care and patient support in clinical settings.
• Ability to assess conditions and communicate with the medical team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing care aligned with unit goals.
• Collaborate with Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team.
• Prepare and transport patients before/after procedures.
• Document procedures and charges accurately.
• Contribute to patient safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary coordination

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.

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 ACTIVTYPES 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 ACTIVTYPES 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 KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region.

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