Respiratory Medical Technologist
- 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.