Cathlab Technician

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Education: Intermediate with Sindh Medical Faculty Diploma. Experience: 01-02 years of relevant experience. JOB SUMMARY : Assist the Cardiologist by assuring quality and safe care to the patient undergoing cardiac procedures. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Departmental Competencies Responsible to manage the procedure list of patients on a daily basis. Responsible to check proper consumption of medical and surgical supplies. To perform IV cannulation. To perform catheterization. To perform 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG). To insert nasogastric tube and perform nasogastric feeding following its general principles. To perform stool collection of the patient with sensitivity. To provide general orientation to the patient and family and participate in patient education regarding procedure. To give and take complete care of the cath room, equipment, and special assignments. To learn the normal values of basic biochemistry and hematology investigations. To shift out the patient independently. Demonstrate preparation and receiving of patient independently. Responsible for safe handling of temporary pacemaker, intra-aortic balloon pump, and fractional flow reserve. B. Safety/Infection Control Responsible to know and demonstrate elements of patient and environmental safety: Routine safety checks Medical gases and O₂ supply Radiation safety (TLD badge and lead apron) Suction apparatus and anesthesia machine tubing General infection and emergency precautions Hemodynamic (Asepsis) Surgical hand washing C. Cardiac Patient Management To assure safe handling of patients with diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary edema. Able to perform continuous cardiac monitoring. Ensure quality and safe care to the patient undergoing procedures including: Left & right catheterization Graft check Aortic root angiography RHC/ASD/VSD/PDA IABP Pacemaker Angioplasty Intubation Radiology procedures Patients for re-look procedures Sheath removal Responsible for cardiac enzyme management. Able to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with current standards and certification. Responsible for continuous cardiac and rhythm strip monitoring and interpretation. Responsible for safe blood sampling and proper understanding of sending cardiac enzymes. Ventilator management. Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical ventilation in patient care. Responsible to handle patients with safety on different ventilator modes and intervene quickly to ventilator alarms. Demonstrate nebulization throughout ET tube.