What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN Health Screener - Augusta, GA position at Quest Diagnostics?
This is for supplemental income - Per Diem Employee
QUEST Diagnostics is a leading provider of Worksite Wellness Screenings, Immunizations and health improvement programs. Our Providers go to businesses and corporations in their area and preform screenings and immunizations for the employees. During a biometric wellness screening, a provider will collect a number of measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure, waist and/or hip circumference, as well as a finger stick for glucose and cholesterol levels. Our events are held during regular business days/hours. If you have a least two weekdays available on a regular basis – this could be the perfect position for you.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection.
- Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings and Immunization clinics.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and legible records.
- Participate in training/retraining and continuing education programs as necessary.
- Comply 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.
- Understand 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.
REQUIREMENTS; Can you perform these requirements.
Education/Certification:
- High School diploma/GED and/or medical license (Nursing license).
- Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification.
- Additional medical certification / licensure as required by state or regulatory requirements.
Required Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of healthcare experience in a professional health care setting.
- Completion of a fingerstick within the last 1-2 years.
- Proficient with finger stick blood collection methods and manual blood pressure.
- At least one year Immunization/IM injections experience.
- CardioChek machine experience preferred. Team Lead - Skills required for proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation and storage necessary.
Work and Physical Conditions/Requirements:
- Worksite wellness screenings typically take place in a corporate/conference room type setting.
- Travel is required to screening event locations – willing to travel a 30 mile radius to site.
- Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects up to 40 pounds.
- Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
- Examining/observing details.
All protective gear will be provided on site.
