Nurse, Health Screener- Richmond VA

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC. Health Screener is a field-based role providing biometric screenings and related health services at client sites. This is a 1099 independent contractor position with potential conversion to a W2 per diem employee after criteria are met.

Responsibilities include biometric screenings, basic waived testing, precise record-keeping, and strong customer service. Candidates should have healthcare experience and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year healthcare experience in a professional setting preferred.
• Must meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.

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, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
• Position requires travel to events and sites.

Skills

Finger sticks

Blood pressure

Lab instruments

Customer service

Written communication

MS Office

Record keeping

Computers/Email

Education

Some College Courses

Tools

Cholestech

Cardio Check

Job description

Job Description

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

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.