Nurse, Health Screener- Eureka CA

Company: Quest Diagnostics
Location: Eureka
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Pay Range: $32.70 - $40.08 / hourSalary 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. -QUALIFICATIONSRequired Work Experience: - -N/APreferred 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)

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