Job Description

A Medical Technologist in Cardiac - Sleep Medicine is responsible for the delivery of quality patient service in the work area in a personalised, specialised and cost-effective way in accordance to established hospital policies, procedures and standard of practices. A Medical Technologist in Cardiac - Sleep Medicine also provides support for all clinical cases that require sleep studies and treatment monitoring studies referred from the cardiac clinic and wards.

Job Responsibilities

To co-operate with doctors and other health-care providers in smooth delivery of services to patients. To demonstrate basic skills and knowledge in the delivery of services to patients at NUHCS. To schedule and arrange for patient's appointment/admission Sleep Monitoring Studies and treatment follow-up. To edit the data generated from the studies into computer and do reporting of results for doctor to verify. To actualize/document patient's visit on EPIC before and after Sleep Monitoring Studies and treatment update accordingly. To perform Sleep Monitoring Studies as requested by NUHCS according to hospital standards of operation and American Academy of sleep Medicine (AASM) Guidelines. To provide appropriate instructions and services to patient for follow-up review at Specialist Clinic (Cardiac - Sleep medicine). To provide patient / family members on information regarding Sleep Health, Monitoring Studies and treatment options. To educate and demonstrate to patient / family members on the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). To assist patients in the loan of CPAP and follow-up with the arrangement of the purchase of the device. To provide troubleshoot support for patient undergoing monitoring studies and treatment. To demonstrate proper and economical usage of consumables and supplies. To attend to telephone enquiries / calls and trace results when requested. To assist in patients' registration and make appointments. To lead or participate in service quality activities / program. To attend in-service lectures and course. To be responsible for keeping statistical reports of the lab.

Job Requirements

Minimum Degree in Medical Technology or Biomedical Science. Preferably with relevant experience from sleep medicine field. Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) or with Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is an added advantage. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate. Competence in Computer literacy. Possess good interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills. Good analytical and organization skills. * Able to work independently as well as a team setting.