Nurse, Health Screener--Lexington, KY

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, Blood Pressure and other health screening services based on service package
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  Performs basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and completes required quality control.
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  Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings.
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  Maintains accurate, complete, and legible records.
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  Participates in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
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  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.
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  Understands and complies with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adheres to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.
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  Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events.
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  Performs other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications: 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)