Nurse, Health Screener-- Arlington VA

Quest Diagnostics • Full-time • Arlington, Virginia, United States • 2m ago

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. 

This is an independent contractor (1099) position with the possibility of converting to a W2 per diem employee after meeting certain criteria.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:

At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting preferred.

Physical and 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

Knowledge:

Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them

Skills:

Proficient with finger sticks 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.
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

EDUCATION
Some College Courses(Required)

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable. (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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