Patient Safety Screener Part-Time TEMP at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Temporary

ABOUT DEL SOL MEDICAL CENTER

Since 1974, Del Sol Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to El Paso and the surrounding region. As a full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso with a Level II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand our services to meet the growing needs of our tristate community, providing special expertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child Services, a Level III NICU, a Center of Excellence designation for our Bariatric Clinic, a Level II Trauma Center, and a newly renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion and integrity.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. Your benefits include participation of 401k. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Safety Screener (PSS) participates in high quality, patient-centered care by operating a station designed to control access of individuals that present to facility access points. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSS screens individuals to ensure the patient and staff environment is free of potential exposure to respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases. The PSS provides guidance to patients and visitors on the appropriate pathways, following established protocols. The PSS may assist with directing patients, traffic, or monitoring in remote locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitors patients and other individuals entering the facility, driving into the facility parking lot, or using remote parking/waiting areas. Maintains physical presence at assigned entry point.

Communicates clearly using compassionate connected care model with all patients, visitors, and the general public.

Ensures a safe patient and staff environment by screening all entrants according to established guidelines. Utilizes approved screening methods as appropriate to the situation, including verbal screening and temperature assessment.

Reports any concerns with screening or entrant condition promptly.

Directs patients or individuals appropriately based on defined criteria.

Relays appropriate hand-off communication to appropriate nursing personnel or other personnel to ensure continuity of care and safe environment.

Demonstrates knowledge and respect of patient rights to privacy and protection of patient confidentiality.

Creates clear, accurate documentation as stated in CDC and facility protocols.

Complies with principles of hand hygiene, aseptic, and sterile technique.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

* High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS

* Basic Life Support preferred

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We are committed to:

Providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve.
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