[Hiring] On-Demand Community Health Screening Contractor @Black Heart Association

Role Description

• Contractors may perform:
  • Venipuncture
  • Capillary blood collection (fingerstick)
• Services are limited to approved screenings and specimen collection only.

• Contractors are responsible for:
  • Performing blood collection and approved health screenings at community events
  • Properly labeling, handling, and preparing specimens for laboratory shipment
  • Setting up and breaking down screening areas using BHA-provided equipment
  • Following all infection control, safety, and biohazard protocols
  • Clearly explaining screenings to participants using BHA-approved language, including:
    • What the screening is
    • Why it matters
    • How the screening is performed
    • What happens to the sample
    • How and when results will be shared
  • Directing participants to follow-up resources as outlined by BHA
  • Using the Deployed Hearts mobile app for job acceptance, navigation, check-in, and check-out
  • Representing Black Heart Association with professionalism, compassion, and respect in all community interactions

• Contractors do not:
  • Interpret screening results
  • Diagnose medical conditions
  • Provide medical advice or treatment recommendations
• All medical interpretation and follow-up guidance is handled through designated clinical protocols and medical oversight.

Qualifications

• Trained and authorized to perform venipuncture and/or capillary blood collection, demonstrated by one of the following:
  • Active Phlebotomy Certification
  • Licensed healthcare credential where blood collection is part of formal education and scope of practice, including but not limited to:
    • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
    • Physician Assistant (PA)
    • Medical Assistant (MA) with documented training
• Valid professional license(s), if applicable
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle (contractors use their own vehicles)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Comfort working in diverse community environments
• Ability to lift and transport screening equipment
• Strong communication skills and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic, and personable with the ability to confidently engage individuals in a variety of community settings and effectively promote participation in our free health screening services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for educating others about the organization's mission, programs, and the importance of preventive health screenings.
• Self-motivated with a genuine desire to continuously expand knowledge of the organization's services, enabling confident and accurate communication about available screening programs and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly, inspire trust, and encourage participation through positive, professional interactions.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with diverse populations and serving as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization and its mission.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively recruit and engage community members, effectively communicating the value of our free screening services while fostering meaningful connections that support the organization's outreach and mission.

Compensation

• Starting at $20 per hour
• Average event length: 4–8 hours
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Paid per event
• Solo coverage at high-volume events may qualify for volume-based pay adjustments when participant counts exceed standard thresholds.
• Any additional compensation is:
  • Calculated automatically
  • Displayed inside the Deployed Hearts mobile app
  • Based on scope of work and level of responsibility, not professional title.

Schedule & Availability

• On-demand scheduling through the Deployed Hearts mobile app
• Contractors may accept or decline events
• Primary workday: Saturday
• Sunday events will be added as the program expands

Training & Activation

• Before activation, contractors must complete:
  • BHA-approved screening language training
  • CARE & No CAP standards overview
  • Safety, compliance, and protocol review
• All applicants must successfully complete the Deployed Hearts Contractor Assessment as part of the approval process. This assessment verifies understanding of screening protocols, communication standards, and safety procedures.
• Assessment link: Assessment Link
• Applications will not be approved until the assessment is completed.