[Hiring] Nurse, Health Screener @Quest Diagnostics

Role Description

The primary responsibility of the Health Screener is to provide coverage in the field ensuring that health screenings are completed accurately and on time. Maintain a safe and professional environment for clients and employees; perform with confidence all aspects of a health screening, including specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures. This is an independent contractor (1099) position with the possibility of converting to a W2 per diem employee after meeting certain criteria.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting preferred.

Requirements

• Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, Blood Pressure and other health screening services based on service package.
• Perform basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and complete required quality control.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records.
• Participate in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
• Comply with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
• Understand and comply with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adhere to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects; normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects.
• Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 40 pounds may be lifted and carried occasionally.
• Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Requires use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
• Handling stress & emotions.
• Concentrating on tasks.
• Making decisions.
• Adjusting to change.
• Examining/observing details.
• Sitting or standing for long periods at a time.
• Position requires travel.

Knowledge

• Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them.
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.

Skills

• Proficient with finger sticks and manual blood pressure.
• Ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation (Cholestech and/or Cardio Check experience preferred).
• Skills required for proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage necessary.
• Excellent customer service internally and externally.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow detailed procedures.
• Basic computer skills necessary including access to internet/email.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.