Deployed Hearts – On-Demand Community Health Screening Contractor (1099)

Scope of Services

Contractors may perform:

• Venipuncture
• Capillary blood collection (fingerstick)

Services are limited toapproved screenings and specimen collection only.

Key Responsibilities

Contractors are responsible for:

• Performing blood collection and approved health screenings at community events
• Properly labeling, handling, and preparing specimens for laboratory shipment
• Setting up and breaking down screening areas usingBHA-provided equipment
• Following all infection control, safety, and biohazard protocols

Contractors must also clearly explain screenings to participants usingBHA-approved language, including:

• What the screening is
• Why it matters
• How the screening is performed
• What happens to the sample
• How and when results will be shared

Additional responsibilities include:

• Directing participants to follow-up resources as outlined by BHA
• Using theDeployed Hearts mobile app for job acceptance, navigation, check-in, and check-out
• RepresentingBlack Heart Association with professionalism, compassion, and respect in all community interactions

Important Boundaries

Contractorsdo not:

• Interpret screening results
• Diagnose medical conditions
• Provide medical advice or treatment recommendations

All medical interpretation and follow-up guidance is handled throughdesignated clinical protocols and medical oversight.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must betrained and authorized to perform venipuncture and/or capillary blood collection, demonstrated by one of the following:

• ActivePhlebotomy Certification, or
• Licensed healthcare credential where blood collection is part of formal education and scope of practice, including but not limited to:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Physician Assistant (PA)
• Medical Assistant (MA) with documented training

Additional requirements include:

• Valid professional license(s), if applicable
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle (contractors use their own vehicles)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Comfort working in diverse community environments
• Ability to lift and transport screening equipment
• Strong communication skills and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications:

Outgoing, energetic, and personable with the ability to confidently engage individuals in a variety of community settings and effectively promote participation in our free health screening services.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for educating others about the organization's mission, programs, and the importance of preventive health screenings.

Self-motivated with a genuine desire to continuously expand knowledge of the organization's services, enabling confident and accurate communication about available screening programs and community resources.

Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly, inspire trust, and encourage participation through positive, professional interactions.

Comfortable initiating conversations with diverse populations and serving as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization and its mission.

Demonstrated ability to proactively recruit and engage community members, effectively communicating the value of our free screening services while fostering meaningful connections that support the organization's outreach and mission.

Compensation

• $20 per hour (flat base rate across all credentials)
• Average event length: 4–8 hours
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Paid per event

Additional Compensation

Solo coverage athigh-volume events may qualify forvolume-based pay adjustments when participant counts exceed standard thresholds.

Any additional compensation is:

• Calculated automatically
• Displayed inside theDeployed Hearts mobile app

Compensation is based onscope of work and level of responsibility, not professional title.

Schedule & Availability

• On-demand scheduling through the Deployed Hearts mobile app
• Contractors mayaccept or decline events
• Primary workday:Saturday
• Sunday events will be added as the program expands

Training & Activation

Before activation, contractors must complete:

• BHA-approved screening language training
• CARE & No CAP standards overview
• Safety, compliance, and protocol review

Contractor Assessment Requirement

All applicants must successfully complete theDeployed Hearts Contractor Assessment as part of the approval process.

This assessment verifies understanding of screening protocols, communication standards, and safety procedures.

Assessment link:

https://forms.gle/V8PvYc243Q54qnk77

Applicationswill not be approved until the assessment is completed.