Careers
in Exercise Science
What is
Biometric Screening? Many of the health related
costs that come with large corporations stem from preventable health
problems that go undetected among their staff. Early detection and
treatment of conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, tobacco
use, physical inactivity and metabolic syndrome can save a company
millions of dollars each year. For this reason, biometric
screening, which assesses these health risk variables among company
staff, can be one of the best investments in employee health and health
cost savings.
*A
2010 study in the journal Health Affairs showed that every dollar spent
on
wellness programs reduced corporate medical costs by $3.27 and cut
absenteeism
costs by $2.73.
* A
survey by the National
Business Group on Health found that 61% of firms found wellness
initiatives to
be one of the three most effective tools to keep down healthcare costs
Variables
screened may include:
- Blood lipid profiles
- Fasting blood glucose, HbA1-C
- Blood pressure
- Inflammatory blood markers
- Prostate, Skin
cancer - Physical fitness, activity
profiles - Body composition (%
fat, Bone density) - Lung
Function 
Job
Responsibilities
These jobs involve testing large numbers of individuals at a time.
You need a variety of practical laboratory testing skills, good
personal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced
environment.
Skills: Blood pressure
assessment, submaximal and field-based aerobic testing, a variety of
body composition techniques, finger puncture blood draw (phlebotomy
helpful!), using blood analysis equipment, Health History assessment
and intake,
Education
and Other Qualifications
Typically, B.S or Masters degree in: Wellness, Exercise Science,
Public Health, EMT, Nutrition
Other possible credentials: CPR certified, First Aid, Certified by ACSM
(HFS), Registered Dietitian, RN (nurse)
Experience: An internship in
Biometric Screening is essential so that you have the repeated exposure
to high volume testing as well as working with the client and the
employers.
Salary Information
Salary will vary depending on the size of the company as well as
the location.
http://www.simplyhired.com/salaries-k-biometric-screening-jobs.html
Examples of
Employers
