HOSPITAL SCREENER

Company: Methodist Health System
Location: Richardson
Posted on: September 6, 2020

Job Description:

Your Job: The primary purpose of this position is to screen employees, patients, vendors, and visitors entering any Methodist Health System locations. Screeners are responsible for making sure that everyone entering the hospital is wearing a mask/face covering at all times.# All MHS staff should have a mask.# You will hand out disposable masks to visitors# as needed.# Screeners are responsible for taking temperatures, asking questions as required, and providing visitors with a screening arm band. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent is required Knowledgeable of departmental locations, wayfinding, and assists with directions and/or escorts Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention guidelines, sanitizing work area, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Exhibits a professional approach to all situations and is proactive in analyzing issues/concerns effectively and works towards a solution. Your Job Responsibilities: Strong communication skills and able to provide excellent customer service. Effectively adheres to MHS policies, guidelines, and care commitments; including confidentiality of all patient and business information, infection prevention, safety guidelines, emergency coded, dress code, and MHS standards. Knowledgeable on how to properly use thermometers; including temporal, infrared, and face screening tablets. Knowledgeable of screening guidelines and stays up to date on guidelines/requirements. Able to effectively communicate changes and/or new guidelines /requirements to patients, visitors, and peers when necessary. Knowledgeable of screening questions, and how to respond to various answers Knowledgeable of visitation guidelines and can effectively communicate to patients and visitors. Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention guidelines, sanitizing work area, and proper use of PPE. Knowledgeable of departmental locations, wayfinding, and assists with directions and/or escorts. Informs and/or provides feedback regarding staff, visitor, and situational concerns. Exhibits a professional approach to all situations and is proactive in analyzing issues/concerns effectively and works towards a solution. Escalate issues to the proper person in a timely manner.# Maintain ample screening supplies and place order for additional supplies as needed. JobSummaryDisplay: Your Job: The primary purpose of this position is to screen employees, patients, vendors, and visitors entering any Methodist Health System locations. Screeners are responsible for making sure that everyone entering the hospital is wearing a mask/face covering at all times. All MHS staff should have a mask. You will hand out disposable masks to visitors' as needed. Screeners are responsible for taking temperatures, asking questions as required, and providing visitors with a screening arm band. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Your Job Requirements: * High School diploma or equivalent is required * Knowledgeable of departmental locations, wayfinding, and assists with directions and/or escorts * Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention guidelines, sanitizing work area, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) * Exhibits a professional approach to all situations and is proactive in analyzing issues/concerns effectively and works towards a solution. Your Job Responsibilities: * Strong communication skills and able to provide excellent customer service. * Effectively adheres to MHS policies, guidelines, and care commitments; including confidentiality of all patient and business information, infection prevention, safety guidelines, emergency coded, dress code, and MHS standards. * Knowledgeable on how to properly use thermometers; including temporal, infrared, and face screening tablets. * Knowledgeable of screening guidelines and stays up to date on guidelines/requirements. Able to effectively communicate changes and/or new guidelines /requirements to patients, visitors, and peers when necessary. * Knowledgeable of screening questions, and how to respond to various answers * Knowledgeable of visitation guidelines and can effectively communicate to patients and visitors. * Demonstrates knowledge of infection prevention guidelines, sanitizing work area, and proper use of PPE. * Knowledgeable of departmental locations, wayfinding, and assists with directions and/or escorts. * Informs and/or provides feedback regarding staff, visitor, and situational concerns. * Exhibits a professional approach to all situations and is proactive in analyzing issues/concerns effectively and works towards a solution. Escalate issues to the proper person in a timely manner. * Maintain ample screening supplies and place order for additional supplies as needed. "facilityDescription": " Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 284-bed, full-service hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and the surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. Magnet designated for nursing excellence, it was the first healthcare facility to earn the Texas Award for Performance Excellence, patterned after the renowned Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. We also provide care at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which offers a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care, a full-service emergency department, and more. Methodist Richardson strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve - one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we've earned: * Magnet-designated hospital * First in the nation to earn The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification * ANCC Pathway to Excellence Program * Advanced Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association * American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline STEMI Receiving Center Gold Plus, 2019 * Certified Quality Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology * Robotic da Vinci Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures * Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our Care Commitments * Take Care of Patients * Take Care of Each Other * Take Care of Ourselves * Take Care of Methodist

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