Nurse, Health Screener

Quest Diagnostics•Redding, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Health Screener is to provide coverage in the field, ensuring that health screenings are completed accurately and on time. This role involves maintaining a safe and professional environment for clients and employees, and performing all aspects of a health screening, including specimen collection and processing duties, in accordance with established practices and procedures.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them
Proficient with finger sticks and manual blood pressure
Ability to understand and perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation
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
Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification (RN, BSN, NP)
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable
Ability to lift light to moderately heavy objects (1 to 15 pounds frequently; 16 to 40 pounds occasionally)
Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness
Ability to handle stress & emotions
Ability to concentrate on tasks
Ability to make decisions
Ability to adjust to change
Ability to examine/observe details
Ability to sit or stand for long periods at a time
Position requires travel

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting
Cholestech and/ or Cardio Check experience

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