What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Educator position at Labcorp?
About:
Labcorp Employer Services (LES) is a leading provider of biometric testing services, population health and comprehensive workforce wellness strategies. These services are performed by a network of LES personnel located throughout the country.
Our model of health education is to engage, educate and empower employees to make healthier lifestyle decisions. LES believes Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) are one of the most qualified health professionals to counsel employees on their biometric screening results and help them gain a clearer understanding of their health risks and what they can do about them.
Summary:
Health educators will be responsible for reviewing participants' biometric screening results (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, and body composition), as well as providing general information about health and nutrition during an optional 5 to 10 minute one-on-one consultation.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review and explain participants' screening results (height, weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist measurement, blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and glucose).
- Proficiency in providing brief interventions aimed to help participants understand what actionable behaviors can influence their health in an appropriate way.
- Provide appropriate health recommendations to participants as needed.
- Keep records of interactions with screening participants as directed by Labcorp Program Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with experience in health psychology and motivational interviewing.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 15 to 30 pounds at times.
We offer a competitive hourly rate:
$45 - $50 per hour
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.
Dress Code:
Royal or navy blue scrubs only.
**Please be aware this is a per diem role.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, we strive for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Salary : $45 - $50
