Radiography Asst

JOB PURPOSE

Woodlands Health (WH) envisions personalized and quality healthcare for the community of the future. It will co-develop and integrate services with community stakeholders and extend care beyond the hospitals into the community as well as homes.

To assist radiographers in the daily imaging workflows, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency. This includes pre-procedure preparation, patient care during procedures, post-procedure follow-up, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the imaging areas.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific

Patient Care/Relations

1. Assist in the coordination and movement of ambulant and non-ambulant patients requiring radiological services within WH.
2. Provide basic pre and post-examination care to patients, such as changing attire, oral contrast preparation, and post-procedural instructions.
3. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with patients and staff.
4. Handle general enquiries from patients pertaining to radiology examinations and defer to radiographers when necessary.

Operational

1. Prepare the imaging room, equipment, and consumables for procedures.
2. Maintain inventory and supply of linen in storage areas and changing rooms, and consumables within examination rooms.
3. Assist in the movement and transport of imaging equipment, phantoms, and documentation containing sensitive patient information.
4. Assist radiographer in patient transferring, using proper posture and techniques.
5. Operate IT Systems (EPIC/RIS/eQMS) for scheduling, registration, starting exams, queue numbers, activation of portering requests, and other relevant tasks.
6. Assist with the handling and storage of request forms and films during downtime protocols.
7. Perform routine cleaning of imaging equipment and assist with quality control and basic handling of equipment.
8. Maintain overall cleanliness and tidiness of the work environment, examination room, waiting areas, and imaging accessories used during examinations.
9. Perform shift and night duties in relevant settings as required to maintain a 24-hour service.

General

1. Perform other general duties as directed by the Supervisor or Lead Radiographer on duty
2. To ensure continuous work improvements in DoR.

To undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training / Experience

1. Diploma OR GCE “N/O/A/NITEC/ITE” Levels OR BTEC III  OR equivalent
2. Keen interest in the healthcare/ medical industry
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Able to perform rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays

Professional License (if any)

1. Nil

Attributes

1. Skilled in relevant Radiology IT systems such as RIS/PACS, SAP, EPIC will be an advantage.
2. Skilled in Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel.

Others

1. Nil