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Nurses for Wellness Screenings in Tampa, FL at Quest Diagnostics

Date Posted: 2/6/2019

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Job Description


THIS IS PER DIEM -- NOT FULL TIME



The 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. 





Duties and 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.


Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Education/Certification: 
  • Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification.
  • Additional medical certification / licensure as required by state / regulatory requirements.

Work Experience:
  • At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional health care setting.
  • Proficient with finger stick blood collection methods 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. 
  • Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them. 
  • Ability to provide 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.
  • Pleasant and friendly, yet professional personality.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical & 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.