Nurse, Health Screener- Newark DE

Quest Diagnostics•State Road, DE

About The Position

The Health Screener provides field coverage to ensure health screenings are completed accurately and on time. The role maintains a safe, professional environment for clients and employees and performs all aspects of health screenings with confidence, including specimen collection and processing in accordance with established practices and procedures. The position requires travel to client sites and involves biometric screening, waived testing, customer service, accurate recordkeeping, and compliance with safety, privacy, quality, and legal requirements. The role also participates in training and continuing education as needed.

Requirements

At least one year of healthcare experience in a professional setting is preferred.
Formal medical education and a current appropriate medical certification (RN, BSN, or NP) are required.
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
Be knowledgeable about required regulations and comply with them.
Be proficient in finger sticks and manual blood pressure.
Be able to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation.
Have skills in proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures.
Have basic computer skills, including internet and email access.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Be able to use a phone and PC, demonstrate fine hand dexterity and steadiness, handle stress and emotions, concentrate, make decisions, adjust to change, and examine details.
Be able to sit or stand for long periods.
Be able to lift and carry objects weighing 1–15 pounds frequently and 16–40 pounds occasionally; objects exceeding 41 pounds must not be lifted or carried without assistance.
Travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Cholestech and/or Cardio Check experience preferred.
At least one year of healthcare experience in a professional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform biometric screenings at client sites, including finger-stick blood collection, BMI, blood pressure, and other services included in the service package.
Perform basic waived testing procedures on blood samples and complete required quality control.
Provide exceptional customer service at health screenings.
Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records.
Participate in training, retraining, and continuing education programs as necessary.
Comply with designated safety policies and procedures, including using applicable protective equipment 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 HIPAA and OSHA standards while at events.
Perform other related duties as necessary.