Cardiac Technologist

NHG Health Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NHG Health Group invites applications for a specialized role in the Invasive Cardiac Laboratory. The successful candidate will verify patient identity and procedural details, enter comprehensive clinical data, and support haemodynamic monitoring during complex cardiac procedures.

You will operate ECG lead placement and RF ablation equipment under supervision, recognize critical ECG changes, document findings, and contribute to quality improvement and disaster drills.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and procedure details before invasive cardiac procedures.
• Enter patient risk factors, demographics and clinical data into CIIMS or equivalent cardiovascular information system.
• Place ECG leads and monitor haemodynamics during procedures.
• Recognize life-threatening ECG changes and initiate emergency response.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the attending cardiologist.
• Conduct haemodynamic monitoring and generate procedural reports.
• Maintain equipment and ensure readiness of procedural carts and consumables.
• Participate in after-hours on-call shifts.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff and students.

Skills

Invasive Cardiology

ECG Monitoring

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Tools

CIIMS / Cardiovascular information system

I-STAT analyser

RF ablation generators

IVUS

FFR

OCT

Job description

• Verify patient identity and procedure details prior to the commencement of invasive cardiac procedures.
• Ensure accurate entry of patient risk factors, demographics, and clinical information into the Cardiac Imaging and Information Management System (CIIMS) or equivalent cardiovascular information system.
• Perform ECG lead placement, blood pressure monitoring, and pulse oximetry setup for haemodynamic monitoring.
• Recognize life-threatening ECG abnormalities and initiate emergency response and resuscitation measures when required.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and promptly report changes in patient condition to the attending cardiologist.
• Perform haemodynamic monitoring and recording, and generate accurate procedural reports for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
• Perform clinical and technical procedures according to departmental competency standards and clinical skills requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medications administered and procedural event logs within the cardiovascular information system.
• Prepare and complete consumables charge documentation for procedures performed in the Invasive Cardiac Laboratory.
• Prepare cardiac databank documentation for data collection and registry purposes.
• Ensure all technical equipment used for invasive cardiac procedures is maintained in optimal working condition.
• Prepare and set up equipment required for electrophysiology studies (EPS).
• Operate radiofrequency (RF) ablation generators under the direct supervision of Electrophysiologists.
• Perform daily I-STAT analyser checks, quality control testing for new cartridges, and annual College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing.
• Independently perform and document Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) procedures.
• Maintain and replenish emergency PCI carts and procedural consumables.
• Participate in after hours on-call shift duty as rostered.

Education, Training and Professional Development

• Orientate and support new staff to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff to meet departmental competency requirements.
• Provide supervision and guidance to students during clinical attachments.
• Participate in continuing education activities and professional development initiatives to maintain clinical competency and knowledge.

Quality, Safety and Operational Responsibilities

• Participate in Ministry of Health (MOH) licensing exercises, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Contribute actively to departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Deliver patient care using evidence-based practices and professional standards.
• Report incidents, unusual occurrences, and unsafe practices in accordance with hospital policies and quality standards.
• Adhere to standard precautions, infection prevention measures, and aseptic techniques.
• Support organizational initiatives and change management efforts.
• Exercise care and accountability in the use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the control room and work environment.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the hospital's emergency preparedness and mass casualty management plans, and participate in disaster exercises as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Reporting Officer, Head of Department, or designated supervisors.