Spec, Health Screener - Columbus OH
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
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.
Job description
This is an independent contractor (1099) position with the possibility of converting to a W2 per diem employee after meeting certain criteria.
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 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)
License/Certifications
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable. (Required)
Requirements
- Some college coursework required
- Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable
- Proficient with finger sticks and manual blood pressure
- Ability to perform complex procedures and techniques and work with complex instrumentation
- Skills for proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation, and storage
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read, understand and follow detailed procedures
- Basic computer skills including internet/email access
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Knowledgeable of required regulations and compliance
- Position requires travel
- At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting preferred
- Cholestech and/or Cardio Check experience preferred
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.