Point of Entry Screener

Company Description Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients' return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations. Job Description The Point of Entry Screener will perform temperature screening at client facilities on personnel to identify persons who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus and in order to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. All Point of Entry Screeners involved in personnel screening for COVID-19 will be given full training in: * Infection Control Series e-Learning * Hand Hygiene * Temperature Assessment Duties and Responsibilities * Explain to all personnel the purpose of the screening. * Ensure the right to privacy and confidentiality of anyone identified as a suspected case are maintained. * Should a person be identified by the screening assessment to be a suspected case, they should be asked to leave the facility * Ensure screening area is set up with clinical waste bags, patient information, as per addendum. * Wash hands thoroughly before donning required PPE. * Implement full infection control precautions * Maintaining safe distance between individuals in line for screening * Safely dispose of all disposable PPE including single use items such as gloves, * Hands should be sanitized before replacement gloves are put on. * Operation of a laser thermometer ensuring this is disinfected after every use * Ensure the workspace is tidied and all clinical waste is sealed in doubled clinical waste bags and secured with identity tag. * Manage all the clinical waste and ensure it is disposed of safely Qualifications * A calm and professional manner * Strong verbal communications skills * Comfortable using clinical diagnostic equipment (following training) * Ability to travel to client locations in and around Aberdeen * Experience working in a clinical environment (desirable but not essential) Given that this role has been created to respond to the threat posed by Covid-19 is essential that applicants are in good health, don't have any respiratory conditions and are willing to submit to regular medical screening during their employment. Additional Information This is a temporary position that may involve working at numerous client facilities across Glasgow & Falkirk. Candidates should be able to travel to the Falkirk area. Full training and all personal protective equipment will be provided before screening begins. We are happy to consider applications from individuals looking for flexible working arrangements as shifts may be up to 12 hours long in some cases. Qualifications: A calm and professional manner Strong verbal communications skills Comfortable using clinical diagnostic equipment (following training) Ability to travel to client locations in and around Aberdeen Experience working in a clinical environment (desirable but not essential) Given that this role has been created to respond to the threat posed by Covid-19 is essential that applicants are in good health, don't have any respiratory conditions and are willing to submit to regular medical screening during their employment. Responsibilities: The Point of Entry Screener will perform temperature screening at client facilities on personnel to identify persons who may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus and in order to minimize the risk of spreading the virus. All Point of Entry Screeners involved in personnel screening for COVID-19 will be given full training in: Infection Control Series e-Learning Hand Hygiene Temperature Assessment Duties and Responsibilities Explain to all personnel the purpose of the screening. Ensure the right to privacy and confidentiality of anyone identified as a suspected case are maintained. Should a person be identified by the screening assessment to be a suspected case, they should be asked to leave the facility Ensure screening area is set up with clinical waste bags, patient information, as per addendum. Wash hands thoroughly before donning required PPE. Implement