CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, CATH LAB

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 ACTIVTIES

• 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 ACTIVTIES

• 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