Nurse, Health Screener - Saint Joseph MO

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. 

This is an independent contractor (1099) position with the possibility of converting to a W2 per diem employee after meeting certain criteria.

Duties and Responsibilities

• •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. 

Required Work Experience: 

• N/A

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 & 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
• Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.

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