Nurse, Health Screener-- New York

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Nurse, Health Screener-- New York

Quest Diagnostics

icon Big Flats, NY, US, 14814

icon10 July 2024

Job Expired

Pay Range: $34.34 - $41.21 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

Benefits Information:
Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one
month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

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.  


  • 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)