Job Description

• JOB PURPOSE

To coordinate and participate in a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of pulmonary and polysomnography equipment to provide detained analysis of pulmonary physiology tests and polysomnography tests. * MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific * Perform routine pulmonary physiology tests, exercise testing, polysomnography test, ambulatory sleep test, pulse oximetry study.

• Provide CPAP counselling services, information on polysomnography and pulmonary physiology tests.
• Evaluate and access reliability of findings, patient's performance and pertinent clinical implications.
• Perform manual scoring of polysomnography test, and assessment on validity of pulmonary physiology tests.
• Generate and dispatch accurate reports.
• Maintain record of reports and patients records in departmental database.
• Schedule test appointments and follow up appointments as needed.
• Perform of routine calibration and maintenance of equipment to ensure accurate and reliable assessment and diagnosis; troubleshooting errors when variances arise.
• Check, maintain and manage inventory stock.
• Assist in the training of junior medical officers and assistant medical technologists.
• Assist and participate in clinical research activities in the department.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects as assigned.

General * Performance of other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain cleanliness and order of laboratory and workspace at all times.
• Be actively involved in hospital's projects and functions and participate in community outreach programs.
• Uphold and maintain a culture of patient-centered care and safety.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training / Experience * Fresh graduate with a Degree in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent.

• Minimum six years for diploma* holders working in a sleep laboratory and/or a pulmonary function laboratory in a hospital.

*Diploma in Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Medical Technology or equivalent.

• BCLS certificate (Required)
• Preferred, if not, at least one of the following should be attained within 2 years of employment/promotion into position:
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)

Attributes * Nil
Others * Required to work in rotating shifts (day/night) as needed.

• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint needed.
• Should be able to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Skills Required