Nurse, Health Screener Memphis TN

Quest Diagnostics; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Health Screener to conduct health screenings at client sites, ensuring accurate and timely performance of tasks. The position involves providing exceptional customer service while adhering to safety protocols and regulations. Ideal candidates will have prior healthcare experience and strong communication skills. This is an independent contractor position with potential for conversion to W2 employment.

Qualifications

• Preferred work experience: At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Knowledge of regulations necessary for compliance.
• Ability to lift moderate weights and travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform biometric screenings including blood collection, BMI, and Blood Pressure.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with safety procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service during health screenings.

Skills

Proficient with finger sticks

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

Education

Some College Courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cholestech

Cardio Check

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, Blood Pressure and other health screening services based on service package
• Performs basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and completes required quality control.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records.
• Participates in training / retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
• Complies 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.
• Understands and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
• Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience :

N / A

Preferred Work Experience :

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

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The 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

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

EDUCATION

Some College Courses(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable. (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets or any other legally protected status.