Cardiac Technologist, Invasive Cardiac Lab

JOB SUMMARY

To performrecording of haemodynamics and electrophysiological data during invasivecardiac investigations such as right and left heart catheterization, coronaryangiogram, coronary angioplasty, electrophysiology studies and implantation ofcardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC

· Conductspre-operative checking of patient to ensure the correct patient and correctprocedure.

· Ensures correctentry of patient’s risk factors and other clinical data into the CIIMS (CardiacImaging and Information Management System or equivalent cardiac reports.

· Performs ECG leadplacement, blood pressure and pulse oximetry setup for haemodynamic monitoring.

· Identifies majorlife-threatening ECG abnormalities and initiate emergency resuscitation asrequired.

· Monitorsand reports change in a patient’s condition to the cardiologist.

· Performs in therole of haemodynamics recording and monitoring, generates accurate cath reportsfrom diagnostic or interventional procedures.

· Performs technicalprocedures as required to a highest level of competency as defined by thedepartment (refer to orientation and clinical skills checklist).

· Maintains properdocumentation of medications and event logs into cardiovascular informationsystem (CCW).

· Prepareand complete consumables charge form for all the cases done in Invasive CardiacLab.

· PrepareCardiac Data bank form for coordinator to collect from Invasive Cardiac Lab.

· Maintainsequipment required for invasive cardiac studies in optimal condition.

· Preparesand set up equipment used for electrophysiology study (EPS).

· Operate the RFgenerator competently for ablation under the direct supervision of EPcardiologists.

· PerformsI-STAT machine daily stimulator check, liquid QC for new cartridges and yearlyCAP test.

· Perform IVUS(Intravascular Ultrasound), FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve), OCT (OpticalCoherence Tomography) recording and measurement independently.

· Maintainsand tops up emergency PCI cart.

· Initiate andmaintain immediate resuscitation in cardiac emergencies under directsupervision of cardiologist.

· Performson call duty as rostered.

GENERAL

· Orientates and guides new staff to ensure safe andeffective standard of care for patients.

· Supervise, train and coach new/junior staff to meetdepartmental needs.

· Supervision of polytechnicstudents during their practical attachments.

· Participates in MOH licensing and Ensure Safer Systemaudit at department level.

· Participates in quality Improvement projects atHospital-wide / Departmental level.

· Maintains professional growth and development throughcontinuing education.

· Demonstrates goodinterpersonal and communication skills with the patients, next-of-kin,colleagues and supervisors.

· Exercises care in the use of equipment and supplies.

· Maintains general tidiness and cleanliness of thecontrol room.

· Demonstratesfamiliarity with mass disaster plan and participate in the disaster exerciseaccordingly to assigned roles and responsibilities.

· Performs any otherduties as assigned by the Senior Nurse Manager, doctors and Head of Department.

Riskand Quality Management

· Provides professional care using the evidence-basedapproach.

· Reportsunusual occurrences and unsafe practices/events in accordance to the hospitalquality standards.

· Practicesstandard precautions when delivering patient care.

· Maintains high standard in surgical asepsis andinfection control principles in the lab.

· Supports new initiatives and changes implemented bythe organization.

· Participates actively in Quality Improvement projects.