About this role
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
• Educate cardiac patients and their families on health matters
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.
• Deployment to OT, ICU and ED 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 ACTIVITIES
1. Fully receptive and supportive in the activities that contribute towards continuous improvement of nursing service e.g. Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Fire and Safety Program.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Ensures compliance of patient safety goals as safety improvement measures recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety.
5. Ensures the policies on Patient and Family’s Rights are addressed at all times .
6. Complies with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Breastfeeding Policy, and protect, promote and support Baby Friendly Hospital activities.
7. Participates in 5S activities and comply with the specified requirements
8. Ensures all staff adheres to Standard People Practice (SPP) at all times
JOB REQUIREMENT
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
Knowledge and Experiences:
• Registered with Medical Assistant Board of Malaysia with valid license to practice as a Medical Assistant.
• Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of clinical experience and diversity in clinical experience.
Skills & Competencies:
• 3 years’ experience with Post Basic certificate in Cardiovascular Technology · Bachelor’s in nursing or relevant post graduate qualification.
• Possess certifications in BLS, ACLS, MTLS, PALS and NRP (according to the specialties)
Personal attributes
• Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts and weekends, public holidays, and any time called during an emergency.
• Passionate and committed to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement.
• High integrity, patience, and attention to detail.
Special skills are required.
• · Proficient in writing and conversing in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• · Caring, honest, and responsible workers and team player
• · Microsoft Office literacy