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Spec, Health Screener- Athens GA

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Tucker, GA, United States


Overview
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.

Responsibilities

Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, Blood Pressure and other health screening services based on service package

Perform basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and complete required quality control

Provide exceptional customer service at all health screenings

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 comply with applicable federal, state and local laws. Adhere to quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices

Maintain all HIPAA and OSHA standards while on events

Perform other related duties as necessary

Qualifications
Preferred 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 and 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 including access to internet / email

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel

Education
Education:

Some College Courses (Required)

Licenses and Certifications
Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable. (Required)

Equal Opportunity
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

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