Nurse, Health Screener- Wilmington DE
Job Details Category: Per Diem and On Call Location: New Castle, Delaware Job Function: Operations Job Family: Per Diem Examiner Shift: Day Employee Type: On-Call Work Mode: Remote
Job Description
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.
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
Qualifications
Required Work Experience N/A Preferred Work Experience At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting 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 and observing details
- Sitting or standing for long periods at a time
Position Requirements
- Knowledge of required regulations and compliance 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
- Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification
- RN, BSN, NP
Licenses and Certifications
- Meet state licensure requirements if applicable
Work Requirements
- Travel Required
- 53995
Remote Skills: Blood Bank, Blood Pressure, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Federal Laws and Regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Material Moving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nursing, OSHA, On Call, Pathogens, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, State Laws and Regulations, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills About the Company: Quest Diagnostics Inc