Nurse, Health Screener

Quest Diagnostics•Monroe Township, NJ

5h•$35 - $39

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 health screening activities, including specimen collection and processing, in accordance with established practices and procedures. The position requires travel to client sites and may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

Requirements

Formal medical education and current appropriate medical certification, such as RN, BSN, or NP, required.
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
Proficiency in finger sticks and manual blood pressure.
Ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation.
Skills in proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage.
Excellent internal and external customer service.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures.
Basic computer skills, including access to the internet and email.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of required regulations and ability to comply with them.
Ability 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.
Ability to use a phone and PC, maintain fine hand dexterity and steadiness, handle stress and emotions, concentrate, make decisions, adjust to change, and examine or observe details.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 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 programs 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 during events.
Perform other related duties as necessary.