startwirePer Diem Nurse, Health Screener -Lincoln NE
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Lincoln, NE
Per Diem Nurse, Health Screener -Lincoln NE
THIS IS A PER DIEM POSITION-- NOT FULL OR PART TIME
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday preferred, however, all week including some Saturdays.
Basic Purpose:
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.
Duties and 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.
Supervision Exercised: N/A
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification (RN, BSN, NP)
Current nursing license
Additional medical certification / licensure as required by state / regulatory requirements.
Work Experience:
At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting.
Other:
* Proficient with finger sticks, venipuncture 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.
* Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them.
* 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.
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.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Perform job duties with frequent interruptions or distractions
* Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
* Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and/or customers for different purposes in different contexts.
* Maintain composure under pressure
* Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
* Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions
* Using effective verbal communication
* Using effective written communication
* Concentrate on tasks
* Ability to making decisions
* Examine/observe details
All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
THIS IS A PER DIEM POSITION-- NOT FULL OR PART TIME
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday preferred, however, all week including some Saturdays.
Basic Purpose:
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.
Duties and 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.
Supervision Exercised: N/A
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification (RN, BSN, NP)
Current nursing license
Additional medical certification / licensure as required by state / regulatory requirements.
Work Experience:
At least 1 year of healthcare experience in a professional setting.
Other:
* Proficient with finger sticks, venipuncture 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.
* Must be knowledgeable of required regulations and comply with them.
* 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.
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.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
* Perform job duties with frequent interruptions or distractions
* Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
* Ability to interact professionally with colleagues and/or customers for different purposes in different contexts.
* Maintain composure under pressure
* Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another
* Ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions
* Using effective verbal communication
* Using effective written communication
* Concentrate on tasks
* Ability to making decisions
* Examine/observe details
All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Quest Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity