Health Screen test?

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Hi all -

This may be a silly question but I just got an offer to start working at a local hospital. They inquire that I will need to have a health screen done contigent upon the offer. What exactly goes on in a health screen??? I imagine lifting since it is a physical job. Not sure though. Is this something every nurse must do?

Thanks - appreciate the feedback!

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Specializes in Hospice.

Hi!

It's been a while but a few years ago I was hired as a pharmacy technician for a local hospital. Part of my health screening included (of course) a drug test, an eye test, and (you were right) lifting. I had to lift something off of the floor in a milk crate using proper body mechanics. The screening itself wasn't too invasive. They just asked me a few questions about whether I felt I could perform the job or not. I don't even remember them taking vital signs. Also at my screening is when they administered a TB test, to be read by HR the next day or two. Sorry I don't remember everything, but I hope this helps.

Good luck in your new job! Congratulations!

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Specializes in ALF, Medical, ER.

I didn't have to lift anything. But being tho I was coming from Assisted Living I guess the hospital assumed that I could lift. I had to fill out paperwork regarding any past back injuries as well as any surgeries I may have had. TB test, blood drawn to test for Measles Mumps Rubella (I think), vital signs and that was about it.

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Thank you both so very much. It definitely makes sense that most of those they will do. At least now I can go there with some confidence in knowing what to expect.

I'm jazzed to be starting my new employment :)

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