Yap Shu Xia

2 years of experience working as a Certified Covid-19 Swabber at Health

Promotion Board (HPB), National University Hospital (NUH) and Fullerton Health

Group & Raffles Medical Group. Able to perform nasopharyngeal (NP),

oropharyngeal (OP) or oropharyngeal and mid-turbinate (OP-MT) swab and

Antigen Rapid Test (ART) swab for adults and children.

Covid-19 Swabber

Health Promotion Board, National University Hospital &

Fullerton Health Group

July 2020 - Current

● Performed Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) & Antigen Rapid Test

(ART) swabs for patients, staff and nurses and collected samples with

focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.

● Worked with team members to undertake ad-hoc administrative

duties and operational aspects of the swabbing process from

registration, swabbing, data entry to managing logistics, accurately &

professionally manner to ensure smooth swab operations.

● Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine

inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting

orders for supplies.

● Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples,

minimizing staff and patient infection risks.

● Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies

and regulatory guidelines together with staff nurses to promote a

safe working environment.

● Handled enquiries & clarifications and offered friendly and efficient

service to patients, staff & nurses and managed challenging situations

with ease.

Diploma in Apparel Design & Merchandising, Temasek