Medical Technologist (Cardiac_Sleep Medicine)*(8990)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Technologist in Cardiac – Sleep Medicine. This role involves delivering quality patient service, performing sleep monitoring studies, and working closely with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science and possesses strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in sleep medicine is preferred, along with necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science.
• Preferably with relevant experience from sleep medicine field.
• Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is an added advantage.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Competence in Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers.
• Schedule patient’s appointments for Sleep Monitoring Studies.
• Perform Sleep Monitoring Studies according to hospital standards.
• Provide instructions and services to patients.
• Assist in patients’ registration and make appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organization skills

Education

Degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science

Job description

A Medical Technologist in Cardiac – Sleep Medicine is responsible for the delivery of quality patient service in the work area in a personalised, specialised and cost-effective way in accordance to established hospital policies, procedures and standard of practices. A Medical Technologist in Cardiac – Sleep Medicine also provides support for all clinical cases that require sleep studies and treatment monitoring studies referred from the cardiac clinic and wards.

Job Responsibilities

• To co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers in smooth delivery of services to patients.
• To demonstrate basic skills and knowledge in the delivery of services to patients at NUHCS.
• To schedule and arrange for patient’s appointment/admission Sleep Monitoring Studies and treatment follow-up.
• To edit the data generated from the studies into computer and do reporting of results for doctor to verify.
• To actualize/document patient’s visit on EPIC before and after Sleep Monitoring Studies and treatment update accordingly.
• To perform Sleep Monitoring Studies as requested by NUHCS according to hospital standards of operation and American Academy of sleep Medicine (AASM) Guidelines.
• To provide appropriate instructions and services to patient for follow-up review at Specialist Clinic (Cardiac - Sleep medicine).
• To provide patient / family members on information regarding Sleep Health, Monitoring Studies and treatment options.
• To educate and demonstrate to patient / family members on the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
• To assist patients in the loan of CPAP and follow-up with the arrangement of the purchase of the device.
• To provide troubleshoot support for patient undergoing monitoring studies and treatment.
• To demonstrate proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies.
• To attend to telephone enquiries / calls and trace results when requested.
• To assist in patients’ registration and make appointments.
• To lead or participate in service quality activities / program.
• To attend in-service lectures and course.
• To be responsible for keeping statistical reports of the lab.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science.
• Preferably with relevant experience from sleep medicine field.
• Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) or with Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is an added advantage.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Competence in Computer literacy.
• Possess good interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Good analytical and organization skills.
• Able to work independently as well as a team setting.