Jobs at St. Lukes Hospital, Asaba

The Role

• Reporting to the hospital’s matron on the day-to-day management of patients.
• The Nurse/Midwife will also take an active role in overseeing and assisting patients in sustaining and maintaining their health and wellbeing.
• They may participate directly in care when services are initially implemented.

Responsibilities

• Implementing nursing care plan for patients in designated work station
• Assist medical team in patients' diagnosis and treatment
• Performing procedures such as admission & discharge, taking histories, monitoring vital signs with necessary follow up, wound dressings, administering medication, IV placement, insertions and providing other assistance needed
• Prompt incidence reporting and management of patients' grievances
• Admission and discharge of patients
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patients' encounters.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment always
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies
• Complete and accurate documentation
• Incidence reporting.
• Adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Double qualified, RN and RM with Valid Nursing Practicing License.
• Computer literacy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to handle stress and crisis situations.

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Roles

• Reporting to the Head of Radiology Unit, as a Radiographer, you'll examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer tomography (CT) scans, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
• The incumbent will aid in the diagnosis of patients through capturing images of bones, organs and human tissue.
• This role entails ensuring compliance with established safety regulations and procedures when operating radiation equipment in order to prevent ill-exposure to ionizing radiation.
• The Incumbent will operate the machinery used to collect these images, take responsibilities for radiation safety, communicate test results, and obtain patient histories from patient interviews.

Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic imaging procedures, such as MRI, CT, X-Rays, and ultrasound.
• Communicate test results and their diagnosis to a patient's primary physician through a report.
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Take responsibility for radiation safety in work area, including checking equipment for malfunctions and errors
• Keeping up to date by attending all relevant training on treatment and equipment;
• Monitor patients during and after radiation to ensure proper response to treatment.
• Set accurate radiation levels in accordance with established standards, and also obtain patient consent prior to diagnostic imaging to fulfill legal requirements.
• Supervising and monitoring the work of radiography assistants and student radiographers;
• Producing reports as and when required;
• Recording and storing of patients examination results, ensuring compliance with Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality codes is also part of radiographers' description
• Develop films and process digital images to obtain high-quality radiographs which are presented to physicians for interpretation.
• Seeking patient cooperation and trust and showing sensitivity;
• Developing a relationship with the patient and the patient's family;
• Operating technical equipment responsibly and confidently;
• Observing and assessing patients' responses to treatment, often on a daily basis
• Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews
• Electronic records (documentation)
• Preparing comprehensive reports of findings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography
• Minimum of 2-6years post NYSC experience
• Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps or have an exemption certificate.
• Good knowledge of MRI Scans will be an added advantage.
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems
• Candidate must posses current practicing license
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

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Job Summary

• We are currently seeking to employ a suitably qualified Records Officer, responsible for accurately collecting new patients’ information and uploading on the EMR as well as properly filing hard copy of the information. Maintaining quality and accurate records by following hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Records officer is responsible for gathering patient demographic and personal information and imputing same on the EMR.
• Reviews patients' records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Posting of patients’ file/folder to the appropriate department of care assessment
• Manages the generation, preservation, and retrieval of medical records whenever they are needed
• Ensures elaborate and accurate medical records are available at all times.
• Compiles monthly medical statistical reports for statutory and reporting purposes.
• Ensuring that all medical records are protected and kept confidential
• He/she must ensure that every patient that sees the doctor or receives any other treatments is billed appropriately and that the payment is made to the cashier.
• Ensures that bills sent out are correct and corresponds with the treatment given and received by the patient.
• Ensures that every HMO patient whose platform is not covered for the required treatment is treated as either a private patient and/or get adequate code from the company before commencement of treatment.
• Any other duty as may be officially assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a HND/B.sc qualification in Medical Records from a recognized institution. HMO Experience is required. Valid practicing license from the relevant body is mandatory.

Competency and Technical Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Google Docs, Excellent customer relationship skills, Computer proficiency
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Time management