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Keithville, Louisiana

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At a glance

At Quest, we’re continually investing in new services to bring speed, clarity, and ease to our patients. As a specialized professional, you’ll obtain medical information directly from patients. This can range from conducting a personal history interview over the phone, to collecting samples or providing on-site health coaching. Your role is integral to our organization, as you are essential in helping individuals make life decisions quickly and confidently.

“Working at Quest gives me the flexibility that I need to maintain a great work/home life balance. I can create my own schedule and define my own territory, working independently but still feeling very much like a team player. The support that I have received over the past 14 years has been fantastic and has made my work experience very enjoyable.”

- Kenneth (Ken) Hogue, Mobile Examiner Representative

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Job Details

Category Per Diem and On Call Location Keithville, Louisiana Job function Operations Job family Per Diem Examiner
Shift Day Employee type On Call Work mode Remote

Summary

Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of worksite wellness screening and health improvement programs. During a biometric wellness screening, a trained Quest Diagnostics Health & Wellness 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.  


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform biometric screening at client sites including finger stick blood collection, BMI, blood pressure, height/weight and other health screening services based on service package 

  • Provide basic health coaching based off of individual's screening results 

  • Perform basic waived testing technical procedures on blood samples and completes 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 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 


Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)

Required Work Experience:  

  • At least 1 year 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 

Preferred Work Experience:  

  • Previous medical or clinical laboratory background preferred 

  • CardioChek Plus experience preferred 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

  • Worksite wellness screenings typically take place in a corporate/conference room type setting 

  • Travel is required to screening event locations (not provided) 

  • 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 

  • Access to computer, voicemail, email, internet connect, and Internet Explorer browser 

Knowledge:  

N/A

Skills:  

Skills required for proper specimen and reagent handling, labeling, processing, preparation, transportation and storage necessary 

People Leader Responsibility:

N/A

Work Environment:

Travel Up to 25% 

Travel Required

Domestic

International

Y

N

Education

Major

Required/Preferred

Some College Courses

Formal medical education including current appropriate medical certification

Required

Licenses or Certificate

Required/Preferred

Meet state licensure requirements, if applicable.

Required


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets

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Culture

We’ve built a welcoming, inclusive workplace where people are inspired to learn, develop, and progress in their careers. There’s stability, so you can explore many career paths in one field. There’s flexibility, helping you to build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.

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Benefits

We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.

  • Paid health time

    Non-exempt employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours a week accrue time off that may be used for vacation, personal needs, and health-related absences. Non-exempt employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours a week accrue Health Time only.

  • Spring Health

    Spring Health provides resources/guidance on a variety of topics: Legal, financial, mental health, emotional well-being, parenting, caregiving, work-life, etc.

  • Recognition Quest

    A Quest program that allows you to send notes of appreciation as well as receive points-based recognition which can be redeemed for merchandise and gift cards.

  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

  • Training opportunities

    Management support and training to develop your skills.

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Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.

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