About this role
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.
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.
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 • Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.
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 Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification (RN, BSN, NP) (Required)
Work Requirements
• Travel Required