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Respiratory Technician (6mth Contract)

Institution:  Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Family Group:  Allied Health

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1             Patient Care

 

    1. 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.

 

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

 

    1. Schedule patients’ appointment for lung function tests.

 

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

 

2        Service Quality

 

    1. Maintain timely and accurate records of patients’ information (Procedures performed, and results).

 

 

    1. Comply with established guidelines of infection control practices.

 

    1. Perform calibration and quality checks.

 

    1. Maintain emergency trolleys, resuscitative and medical equipment.

 

    1. Check and maintain equipment and inventories.

 

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

 

    1. 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

 

  1. 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.

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