COVID Screening Attendant|Memorial Hospital of South Bend at Beacon Health Systems in South Bend, Indiana

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Reports to ________. Completes Screening Questionnaire on all approved patients and visitors entering through the main entrance of the hospital. Directs patients to appropriate locations, and works with House Supervisor to direct approved visitors to appropriate locations. Reviews any patient belongings and/or gifts brought to the hospital, and works with House Supervisor and receiving department's Charge RN to accept or deny.

• Mission:


• To enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the communities we serve as the community's provider of outstanding quality, superior value and comprehensive health care services.


• Vision: Our vision is to achieve:
  
  
  • Innovative health care and well-being services of the highest quality at the greatest value
  
  
  • Easy access and convenience
  
  
  • Outstanding patient experiences
  
  
  • Ongoing education involving physicians, patients and the community
  
  
  
  

• Education and Experience
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
  
  


• Knowledge & Skills


• Demonstrates ability to read, legibly print or write, and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.


• Demonstrates communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, visitors and co-workers and to maintain positive working relationships.


• Requires the ability to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Working Conditions
  • Works within a quick-paced environment to screen all incoming patients and visitors using verbal and written communication, as well as attain temperature scans using an oral or temporal thermometer. Maintains a donned mask and gloves throughout shift to reduce exposure to bio-hazards.
  
  


• Physical Demands
  • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds) to perform the essential functions of the position.