Spec, Health Screener- Pennington NJ

Overview

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
• Perform basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and complete required quality control
• Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records
• Participate in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary
• Comply 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
• Understand and comply with applicable federal, state and local laws; adhere to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices
• Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events
• Perform other related duties as necessary

Required

Work Experience:


N/A

Preferred

Work Experience:


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

• 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

Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them

• 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 including internet/email
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel

Some College Courses (Required)

Meet State Licensure Requirements, If Applicable. (Required)

About the Team: Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories