Nurse, Health Screener

Quest Diagnostics•Troy, CA

About The Position

The Health Screener provides field coverage to ensure health screenings are completed accurately and on time. The role involves maintaining a safe, professional environment for clients and employees and confidently performing all aspects of health screening, including specimen collection and processing, in accordance with established practices and procedures. The position requires travel to screening events.

Requirements

Formal medical education and current appropriate medical certification, such as RN, BSN, or NP.
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
Be knowledgeable about required regulations and comply with them.
Be proficient with finger sticks and manual blood pressure.
Have the ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation.
Have skills in 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 access to the internet and email.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Be able to use a phone and PC, demonstrate 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 over 41 pounds require assistance.
Be able to travel.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of healthcare experience in a professional setting.
Experience with Cholestech and/or CardioChek instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Perform biometric screenings at client sites, including finger-stick blood collection, BMI, blood pressure, and other services included in the screening 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 as necessary.
Follow 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.
Follow quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
Maintain HIPAA and OSHA standards at events.
Perform other related duties as necessary.