Patient Safety Screener

Company: St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionSHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)SCHEDULE: TemporaryDo you have the career opportunities as a Patient Safety Screener you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Georgetown Hospital, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Safety Screener like you to be a part of our team.As a Patient Safety Screener (PSS), you will work an entry screening station within the hospital. You will screen all incoming individuals to ensure the patient and staff environment is free of potential exposure to respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases.

• You will be responsible for monitoring all individuals entering the facility and remain physically present at your assigned entry point
• You will screen all entrants according to established guidelines, utilizing approved screening methods, including verbal screening and temperature assessment
• You will report any concerns with screening or entrant condition promptly
• You will provide guidance to patients and visitors and assist with directing patients, traffic, and/or monitoring in remote location
• You will demonstrate knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality
• You clearly and accurately document screening results as stated by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and facility protocols
• You will comply with protocols for hand hygiene, aseptic, and sterile techniquesSt. David's Georgetown Hospital, which is part of St. David's HealthCare, is a 114-bed facility offering a range of services, including a 24-hour emergency department with a level IV trauma center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; inpatient and outpatient surgery; advanced pulmonary intervention; critical care capabilities; acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; orthopedics and joint replacement; and maternity and newborn services with mother-baby couplet care close to home for Georgetown families. In 2019, St. David's Georgetown Hospital was named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health (formerly known as Truven) in conjunction with its parent campus, St. David's Medical Center, which made the list for the tenth consecutive year.HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Safety Screener opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.QualificationsExperience
  • Previous experience in an healthcare setting - preferredEducation
    • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - preferredCertifications
      • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - preferredNoticeOur Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.

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