CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST, CATH LAB

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
Responsible for providing specialized patient care within both invasive and non-invasive cardiac services, focusing on the management and operation of cardiovascular technology. The role involves a blend of direct patient care, equipment management, and administrative duties to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and the safety of patients undergoing various cardiac procedures. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Ensure adherence to the hospital’s vision, mission, and nursing care standards

• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ECG, echocardiograms, treadmill stress tests, holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

• Interpret ECG results and detect abnormalities

• Assess the patient's condition and compare with diagnostic reports

• Report abnormal findings to the relevant cardiologist or physician immediately

• Discuss procedural details and special preferences with the cardiologist or physician before any procedure

• Check and ensure correct billing for services rendered

• Inform Unit Manager or Chief Nursing Officer when changes occur that affect the standard of care

• Maintain effective communication with all disciplines, patients, and relatives

• Assist other departments requiring specialized technical assistance

• Ensure cleanliness of the department and prepare for the next patient.

• Document all cases accurately in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Record Book

• Assist in transporting patients before and after cardiac procedures

• Attend and participate in unit meetings, dialogue sessions, and hospital activities

• Provide feedback to the Unit Manager or Chief Nursing Officer after assignments

• Participate in planning, developing, and evaluating Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory services

JOB REQUIREMENT 

Education:

Knowledge and Experiences:

· Registered with Medical Assistant Board of Malaysia with valid license to practice as a Medical Assistant.

Skills & Competencies: · 3 years’ experience with Post Basic certificate in Cardiovascular Technology · Bachelor’s in nursing or relevant post graduate qualification.

Special skills required

· Fluency and comprehensive in written and spoken English.

· Microsoft office literacy

Personal attributes

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Caring, honest and responsible worker.

· Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shift, and weekends, public holidays, on-call and anytime when called during emergency.

· Prepared to work as a team member in the best possible manner.

· Strive to provide high quality nursing care; maintain patient’s dignity, privacy, autonomy, and confidentiality

Education:

· Registered with the Nursing Board of Malaysia with a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse

· Post Basic qualification in a related field