Covid-19 School Tester

Position:  COVID-19 K-12 Sample Collector

Location:  AZ

Duration:  One month, with a strong possibility of extension through the 2022-2023 School Year

Start Date: ASAP

Description:

Will work as a team deployed in schools for testing programs. Person(s) overseeing the collection of swab samples in the case where participants are unable to self-collect. Collector is likely to be a school nurse or subcontractor medical technician contractor. Performs and reports sample collection in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and effective testing program. Supports training new employees in procedures and policies when required and participates in team meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with collecting consents through digital portal or in paper format;

• Manage test day setup, including, without limitation, by answering questions regarding the test day logistics and the testing process;

• Help customer determine where the test center should be located in the customer’s premises;

• Help customers develop a plan to ensure the safety of test-takers and administrators; and if requested by the customer, assist with swabbing test takers; and

• Assist the customer site with tracking the identity of students in each Pool using the tracking system or method developed by the site.

• Treat any personally identifiable information collected during the testing process as confidential, and will not copy, transmit or disclose such information in any manner.

• Scan test tubes and pack up the test tubes containing specimens for Fedex, courier or any other shipping services for shipping samples to the laboratory for processing;

• Dispose of any used materials, clean up the testing area and notify the customer that testing has concluded;

• Assist with communicating pooled and reflex testing results, as applicable, to parents and guardians of students in accordance with the customer’s direction. A Professional is not required to advise parents on how to handle a positive test result for either pooled or reflex testing.

• Receiving and cataloging medical samples for testing, with attention to organizational systems and privacy and safety regulations;

• Administering sample collections;

• Quality Control on samples collected, being responsible for proper sample collections by students, faculty and administration staff;

• Assist participants unable to provide samples on their own;

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or a certificate from an accredited community college or university;

• Registration/certification as CNA, CMA, LPN, or LVN

• Prior work experience in public schools or healthcare systems a plus, but not required;

• Proven experience in health care or outpatient sample collections or similar role;

• Prior experience of working with young children in day care, healthcare settings a plus;

• Comfortable working in schools and public health;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Work Location: One location