Job Description:
Provide non-invasive diagnostic services and monitoring Interventional Cardiovascular procedures for patients according to set protocols and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Governance
- To plan and manage the care of individual patient during non-invasive and invasive procedure in a safe and competent manner.
- To assist in the implementation of standards and procedures.
- To maintain current trends in practice and management through formal education and self development.
- To demonstrate competency in specialised skills.
- To ensure customer satisfaction and follow through quality and services issues.
- To provide information and education to patient and relatives on the pre and post services and procedures.
- To understand the radiology safety policy and comply with it to ensure safety of patients and other personnel at all times.
- To assist in identifying and preparing the instruments or equipment required by doctors in the performance of procedures.
- To ensure the safety of patients in applying principles and knowledge of contrast media, taking into consideration the contra-indications and history of patient.
- To monitor and evaluate patient’s response and condition during procedures.
- To escalate the pertinent information to physician if patient’s condition requires.
- To ensure safe handling and familiarization of all medical equipment to avoid incorrect usage.
- To bring to the attention of the seniors, who will determine the nature of the fault, when equipment breaks down or is not working optimally.
- To respond and handle emergency situations in an efficient and calm manner.
- To apply infection control practices and standards.
- To be familiar with Meditech system and ensure compliance in documentation via the appropriate angiography system.
- To work closely with nurses and allied health workers and support staff to ensure patient care is met.
- To perform other assignments as and when required by the Nurse Clinician/ Manager.
- To participate in departmental/hospital projects relating to quality improvement and others to ensure improvement in work processes and quality of work.
2. Finance Management
- To assist in the inventory checks, control and replenishment of consumables and other supplies within the department.
- To ensure correct billing of consumables used and procedures done for patients.
