STATE REGISTERED NURSE, SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC

KPJ Healthcare; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a state registered nurse for the Cardiac-Vascular Theatre team. Responsibilities include providing patient care during cardiac procedures, monitoring vital signs, and assisting cardiologists. Candidates should have strong communication skills and capability in managing cardiac equipment. This position is crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care and safety in a demanding environment. Join a dedicated team committed to patient health and innovative cardiac care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed and experienced in cardiac care.
• Proficient in both invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the cardiac theatre.
• Prepare and maintain cardiac equipment for procedures.
• Assist cardiologists during invasive procedures.
• Monitor and document patient conditions pre- and post-procedure.

Skills

Patient care

Cardiac procedures

Monitoring vital signs

CPR and BLS

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Cardiac monitoring equipment

Anaesthesia equipment

Job description

STATE REGISTERED NURSE, SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC

• Provide patient care as a technical skilled member of the Cardiac-Vascular Theatre team
• 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.
• 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.

Responsible overseeing the smooth running of Cathlab daily by

• Checking the list of cardiac procedure for the day
• Prepare the equipment and items
• Receive patient and do the checklist

Facilitate and coordinate the admission and management flow of cases scheduled for procedures in Cath lab.

Be part of Cath.lab on call team.

Conduct typical nursing duties such as monitoring vital signs or administering medication as instructed by the doctors.

Participate in life-saving actions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.

Participate in hospital education programs related to cardiac such as CPR, BLS & ALS.

Counsel patients and keeps patient records.

Skills in cardiac invasive and non-invasive procedure.

Provides complete cardiac care, including teaching and counseling patients and their families.

Demonstrates accountability for the quality of care and works closely with the Cardiologist, radiologist and anesthetist.

Responsible for taking care of a patient before, while and after treatment in the Cathlab.

Responsible for ensuring that the patient’s emotional well-being is looked after and supports the patient through a healthy delivery.

Assists the Cardiologist in:

• Invasive procedures in adult, pediatric and peripheral.
• Special procedure out of cardiac unit.
• Participate in committee meeting among technician and cardiologist.
• Recommend selection of equipment and related supplies in cardiac unit.

Carries out other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Role as a Circulating Nurse

1.Prepares the Cath lab for the appropriate procedures according to the order of list.

2. Recognizes safety policies, procedures and adhere to them.

3.Adheres:

• to aseptic techniques that are being done by the scrub nurse.
• to infection control policies at all times.

4.Co-operates and anticipates during surgery in getting items required.

5. Enters time on procudure, start – when incision is performed. Ending time: - last stitch

6. Fills in Cathlab checklist form.

7. Helps to position patient safely

8.Records or tags items that are used.

9. Learns to scrub for Cathlab cases.

10. Disposes the used items according to the hospital policy.

11.Never leave the Cathlab, unless there is another un-scrubbed person in Cathlab.

12.Maintains cleanliness of the room and always ready for the use for the next session.

Role as Scrub Nurse:

1.Prepares the operation room for operations:

• Assists in cleaning the Operation Rooms in the morning
• Prepares and counter checks trolley, ensures all required items are available for the case.
• Equipment required for the case is available and functioning

2.Discusses withCardiologist the approach of procedure and any special preference.

3.Verifies the correct patient identity, operative site and side and valid consent form.

4.Reviews patient’s information and notes and communicates with team members potential surgical, anaesthesia risks, hazard and complication.

5. Provides privacy, comfort measures and supportive care to patient.

6.Scrubs well ahead of surgeon adhering to aseptic techniques of scrubbing, gowning and gloving.

7.Conducts swabs, instruments, and sutures counts with circulating nurse prior to operation.

8.Assists with draping patient.

9. Passes instruments decisively and positively that the surgeon knows he has it.

10.Keeps instruments clean.

11. Passes over to circulating/recovery nurse the correct and relevant information.

12. Keeps voice down but loud enough to be heard. Maintains respect for both the patient and the people who works with her.

13. Disposes sharps and used items safely into the appropriate container according to hospital policy to avoid accidental cuts, punctures, lacerations and prevent potential risks of infectious contamination.

14. Maintains cleanliness of the room and equipment, and ready for use of next surgery.

Role as Anaesthesia Nurse:

1.Supervises and prepares anaesthetic equipment before anaesthesia and procedure

• Infection control: to maintain sterility of equipment and working environment
• Disinfection and cleanliness of the laryngoscopes, suction machine, masks, etc

2.Reviews patient’s information:

• Age and weight.
• Surgical procedure to be performed.
• Type of anesthesia.
• Allergic and other sensitive reactions.
• Site marking at surgical site as needed
• Notes any potential anaesthetic risks, hazards and complication.

3.Prepares and obtains the necessary drugs and accounts for the Dangerous and Psychotropic

4. Assists the anesthetist in monitoring the patient and as required throughout surgical procedure.

5. Maintains anaesthesia records with complete accurate and legible documentation.

6. Observes safety measures in positioning the patient, paying particular attention to patient’s limitations. E.g.

• Positioning of limbs to facilitate adequate arterial and venous access and prevent nerve damage.
• Skin integrity and adequate protection of eyes and ears.
• Protection of patient’s airway.
• Adequate co-ordination, communication and sufficient personnel to position patient.
• 7. Passes over the patient with relevant information to the Recovery Unit.
• 8. Maintains the cleanliness of the room, anaesthesia equipment and always ready for the use of next session.