Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Patient Care

• Perform basic pulmonary function testing for patients as requested by physicians.

• Assess patient's history, medication, procedure request prior to procedure.
• Explain procedure and orientate patient to the lab setting.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
• Conduct the basic lung function tests and calculate test results.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to patient needs / changes in well-being during the test.

• Exercise professional judgment to ensure patient safety. Escalate concern to senior staff where appropriate.
• Evaluate test reliability, patient's performance, and clinical implications.

• Schedule patients' appointment for lung function tests.

• Conduct diagnostic sleep studies according to established laboratory procedures. (When necessary).

2 Service Quality

• Maintain timely and accurate records of patients' information (Procedures performed, and results).

• Comply with established guidelines of infection control practices.

• Perform calibration and quality checks.

• Maintain emergency trolleys, resuscitative and medical equipment.

• Check and maintain equipment and inventories.

• Ensure safe environment for staff, patients and public.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the department.

• Demonstrate TTSH Service with Excellence standards.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GRADE 9

• Perform Exercise-based lung function tests, e.g. Exercise Induced Asthma Test

GENERAL

• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with the public and staff.
• Provide guidance and support to new staff.
• Exercise economy and care in the use of resources.
• Monitor and order requisite consumables from in house.
• Assist in collating data.

• Actively participate as a member for quality improvement projects at Hospital-wide / Departmental level.

• Understand and follow hospital and departmental protocol for emergencies and disasters.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor / Head of Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma holder preferably in Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Health Sciences or equivalent.
• Diploma holder in non-related areas can be considered if there is relevant work experience in healthcare environment of at least 2 years.

Skills Required