Ma Odessa David Ponce

Responsibilities:

History taking

Getting an informed consent

Patient Preparation and Education

- explaining procedures to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions.

- provide instructions for pre-procedure preparation, such as dietary restrictions or medication adjustments.

- ensuring patients understand what to expect during and after the procedure.

Patient Assessment, Monitoring and Care During Procedures

- assessing vital signs (BP, heart rate, temperature).

- performing physical examinations to assess patient conditions

- monitoring patients under sedation if required.

- administering medications, including IV injections as needed.

- assisting with various diagnostic tests ( blood or urine tests, X-rays, scans etc.)

-ensure proper functioning of of medical equipment for diagnostic tests.

- collecting and handling specimens for laboratory testing.

- providing emotional support and comfort to patients.

Post Procedure Care and Management

-monitoring patients for any immediate complications or adverse reactions.

-providing pain management and assistance with personal care needs.

Collaboration and Communication

- working as part of an interdisciplinary team with radiologists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

- communicate effectively with patients, families and other healthcare team members.

- documenting patient care and ensuring accurate records.

Additional Responsibilities:

- supervising and mentoring junior staff

- assisting with administrative tasks related to diagnostic procedures

- ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Assessment

- round the clock monitoring of vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, O2 saturations and temperature.

Medication Administration

-administer medications including fluids like TPN and lipids prescribed by the neonatologist.

Specialised Feeding

-skilled in inserting and providing NGT, OGT or breastfeeding support, depending on the infant's needs.

Respiratory Support

- proficient in assisting and managing babies with respiratory support like CPAP, HI Flow and Low flow Oxygen needed by baby as ordered by neonatologist.

Infection Control

- implement strict infection control measures to protect vulnerable infants including handwashing technique and PPE done ae required during any procedure.

- maintain a sterile environment needed during a procedure

-implement visitor policy

Documentation

- meticulously document all aspects of the infant's care including assessment, intervention and outcomes.

Family Support

- provides emotional support and education to the infant's families, helping them understand the infant's condition and participate in their care.

Collaboration

- work well with multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.

Discharge Planning

- ensure baby is ready to go home.

- helps family arrange referrals with other services which may include baby's follow up care

Most cases handled includes: Respiratory Distress syndrome, Transient Tachypnoea of Newborn, Infant of Diabetic Mother, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome, Birth injuries, Neonatal sepsis, Congenital Abnormalities, NEC, Chronic Lung Disease, Phototherapy lights / ABO/RH Incompatibility, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, LBW, IUGR, Pre Term, PDA.

Responsibilities:

-admit and assess full term babies

-work well with doctors to develop proper care

- administer vaccines and medications ordered by the doctor

- communicate with parents about proper infant care and ongoing medical and developmental needs

- work collaboratively with other allied health team member regarding care of newborn.

- educate family on discharge and follow up care.

- documentation