Patient Care Assistant (Radiology)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd. is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support imaging services by preparing patients for procedures and setting up rooms and equipment.

You will assist radiographers and radiologists during procedures and help maintain infection control and patient communication. You will also help schedule imaging procedures, transfer patients, and ensure the imaging area remains clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Fresh Higher Nitec / Nitec / GCE N / O / A Level or Equivalent.
• ITE Skills Certificate Health Care (Inpatient) or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support preferred.
• Able to work on 3 rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays (5 days work week).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing and patient care, assist in preparation of patients undergoing procedures and imaging room setup.
• Assist radiographer and radiologist during procedures and communicate effectively with patients and relatives.
• Adhere to infection control measures and maintain hand hygiene.
• Assist in scheduling imaging procedures and advise patients/public on necessary preparation.
• Help keep the imaging facility clean and assist in transferring patients to and from the facility.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Education

Higher Nitec / Nitec / GCE N / O / A Level or equivalent

ITE Health Care certificate or WSQ Healthcare support

Job description

1. To provide basic nursing and patient care such as assisting in the preparation of patients undergoing procedures and the preparation of the imaging room and/or equipment; assisting radiographer and radiologist during procedures and communicating effectively with the patient and their relatives.
2. To adhere to strict infection control measures and exercise standard precaution and good hand hygiene
3. To assist PSA in scheduling the imaging procedures and to advise both patients and the public on the necessary procedure preparation
4. To assist in maintaining the general cleanliness and upkeep of the assigned work area within the imaging facility
5. To assist in transferring patients to and from the imaging facility

Job Requirements:

• Fresh Higher Nitec / Nitec / GCE N / O / A Level / Equivalent
• ITE Skills Certificate Health Care (Inpatient) or WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support preferred
• Able to work on 3 rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays
  - 5 days work week:

Morning: 0730 - 1630/ 0830 - 1700/ 0900 - 1730

Afternoon:1200 - 2100

Night: 2100 - 0800

• Training will be provided