Diploma
Radiation Therapist Technologist
Brief Job Description: Radiation Therapist Technologist (RTT) work closely with doctors, patients and other members of the health care team. They use advanced computer systems and radiation therapy equipment to implement treatment plans.
Personal Attributes: The job requires individuals to have good communication and ability to handle a high level of stress and activity while managing fast-paced office duties. An aptitude for science related work; compassionate, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team; capable to handle work pressure with cool mind and to be focused and attentive to detail, eager to learn and update knowledge. The jobrequires individuals to possess key qualities such as confidence, maturity, compassion, patient centricity,active listening
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Work effectively in radiation therapy practice
- Implement safe radiation practice to protect and enhance patient safety
- Assist with intra-oral Preventive Procedures
- Plan and prepare patient for radiation therapy treatment
- Assist with Operative Dentistry Procedures
- Deliver radiation therapy treatment
- Engage in evidence-based practice and professional learning
- Maintain interpersonal relationship with colleagues, patients and others
- Maintain professional & medico-legal conduct
- Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment
- Follow biomedical waste disposal and infection control policies and procedure
X- Ray Technician
X-ray Technician: X-ray Technician creates X-ray images of parts of human body to help physicians diagnose and treat
various illnesses and injuries as accurately as possible.
Brief Job Description: Individuals at this job need to create X-ray images of parts of the human body using radiographic equipment under the guidance and supervision of Radiologist . They explain medical imaging procedure, prepare X-ray room & patient for procedure, operate & m a i n t a i n X-ray machine, record radiological supplies, prepare report & document under Radiologist’s guidance, maintain records and carry out other administrative jobs as needed in the department.
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Comprehend conventional radiological needs of patients
- Process X-ray films/ Images
- Prepare and document conventional radiological reports
- Collate and communicate health information
- Ensure availability of medical and diagnostic supplies
- Act within the limits of your competence and authority
- Maintain a safe, healthy and secure environment
- Prepare the patient and the room for the conventional radiological procedures
- Manage bleeding and shock
- Operate and oversee operation of conventional radiologic equipment
- Follow radiation safety guidelines
- Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols
- Follow infection control policies and procedures
- Monitor and assure quality
- Recognize healthy body systems
Radiation Therapist Technologist
Brief Job Description: Radiation Therapist Technologist (RTT) work closely with doctors, patients and other members of the health care team. They use advanced computer systems and radiation therapy equipment to implement treatment plans.
Personal Attributes: The job requires individuals to have good communication and ability to handle a high level of stress and activity while managing fast-paced office duties. An aptitude for science related work; compassionate, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team; capable to handle work pressure with cool mind and to be focused and attentive to detail, eager to learn and update knowledge. The job requires individuals to possess key qualities such as confidence, maturity, compassion, patient centricity, active listening
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Work effectively in radiation therapy practice
- Implement safe radiation practice to protect and enhance patient safety
- Plan and prepare patient for radiation therapy treatment
- Deliver radiation therapy treatment
- Engage in evidence-based practice and professional learning
- Maintain interpersonal relationship with colleagues, patients and others
- Maintain professional & medico-legal conduct
- Maintain a safe, healthy and secure working environment
- Follow biomedical waste disposal and infection control policies and procedure
Operating Theatre Technician
Operating Theatre Technician – (OTT): They prepare and maintain operating theatre and equipment, and assist surgical and anaesthetic teams during operations. They are also known as “Operation Room Technician”,”Scrubs”, or “Operating Theatre Assistants” when working in a hospital environment.
Brief Job Description: Some of the key responsibilities of the Operating Theatre Technician are transport patients, preparing operating room for surgery, set up, check, connect and adjust surgical equipment, technical assistance to surgeons, clean & restock the operating room, arranging instrument, supplies and equipment according to instruction and position patients for surgery.
Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to work in collaboration with Doctors and Nurses and other healthcare providers and deliver the healthcare services as suggested by them. The individual should be result oriented. The individual should also be able to demonstrate clinical skills, communication skills and behavioural skills.
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Prepare and maintain operation theater
- Maintain equipment support in an acute care environment
- Identify and move to maintain a sterile field
- Follow infection control policies and procedures
- Manage and maintain theater equipment
- Prepare patient for operative procedures
- Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support
- Assist anaesthetist in handling emergencies outside of OT Room
- Ensure availability of medical and diagnostic supplies
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working Environment
- Act within the limits of one's competence and authority
- Work effectively with others
- Manage work to meet requirements
- Follow radiation safety guidelines
- Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols
- Monitor and assure quality
- Manage hazardous waste
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): also referred to as Clinical Laboratory Science professional, Medical Technologist and Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Brief Job Description: The Medical laboratory technicians perform complex tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. These professionals are responsible for supporting and assisting doctors/ scientists in their day to day working in a variety of roles. They function as the main support to biomedical scientists in pathology laboratories.
Personal Attributes: This job requires the MLT to work in association with doctors, pathologists and scientists. Essential attributes include empathy, orientation to detail, dexterity, critical thinking, persistence and ability to work in stressful environment.
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Conduct analysis of body fluids/ samples
- Maintain, operate and clean laboratory equipment
- Provide technical information about test results
- Prepare and document medical tests and clinical results
- Establish and monitor quality assurance programs
- Supervise and guide other laboratory personnel
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working environment
- Practice Code of conduct while performing duties
- Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols
- Follow infection control policies and procedures
- Correctly collect, transport, receive, accept or reject and store blood samples
- Conduct research under guidance
- Assist in fine needle aspiration cytology
- Ensure availability of medical and diagnostic supplies
- Act within the limits of one's competence and authority
- Work effectively with others
- Manage work to meet requirements
- Monitor and assure quality and authority
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Advanced in the Healthcare Industry is also known as a lifesaver or paramedic. EMT-Advanced has more training and internship requirements than the EMT-Basic and can undertake additional tasks, administer a greater range of medication and perform more procedures.
Brief Job Description: Individuals at this job need to provide emergency medical support and care to individuals who are critically ill or injured and transport them to a medical facility within stipulated time limits.
Personal Attributes: This job requires individuals to work in a team and be comfortable in making decisions pertaining to their area of work. Individuals should be able to maintain composure in extremely stressful conditions in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to the methods in which training has been imparted to them. Individuals must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner. The individual must be able to lift between 45 – 99 kilograms of weight with a partner, as the weight of patients will typically fall within that range. The fitness of the individual should be assessed using the Defence Man & Woman guidelines.
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Respond to emergency calls (Advanced
- Size up the scene at the site
- Follow evidence based protocol while managing patients
- Assess patient at the site (Advanced)
- Manage cardiovascular emergency (Advanced)
- Manage cerebrovascular emergency
- Manage allergic reaction
- Manage poisoning or overdose (Advanced)
- Manage environmental emergency
- Manage behavioural emergency (Advanced)
- Manage musculoskeletal injuries
- Manage injuries to head and spine
- Manage infants, neonates and children
- Manage respiratory emergency
- Manage severe abdominal pain
- Manage mass casualty incident
- Select the proper provider institute for transfer
- Transport patient to the provider institute
- Manage patient handover to the provider Institute
- Manage diabetes emergency
Blood Bank Technician
Blood Bank Technician in the Healthcare Industry is also known as a phlebotomy technician and Blood Bank Laboratory technician.
Brief Job Description: Blood Bank Technicians work in a lab to collect, label and store blood. The blood bank technicians test samples to screen potential donors, store blood, draws and maintain documentation and records.They make patients comfortable during the procedure and monitor their vital signs. They also check compatibility blood before issuing it out for transfusion.
Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to work in collaboration with medical laboratory technologist and other members of the healthcare team and deliver the healthcare services as directed. The individual should be result oriented. The individual should also be able to demonstrate clinical skills, communication skills and ethical behaviour. Individuals must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner.
National Occupational Standards (Nos.)
- Assist nurse in checking vital parameters
- Collect Blood Donor's Medical History and screen donors
- Monitor donor during the donation procedure
- Screen donated blood for presence of any infection
- Document,label and store blood donations
- Act within the limits of one's competence and authority
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and secure working Environment
- Practice code of conduct while performing
- Work effectively with others
- Manage work to meet requirements
- Draw blood from donor
- Check compatibility of blood