HealthcareISCO 3259
Covid tester
Covid testers perform Covid tests through nasal or throat swabs. They complement the sample information with health-related questions they ask the individuals, and input the data collected into digital devices.
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Rate 5 of the 24 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
collect biological samples from patients
empathise with the healthcare user
perform PCR covid test
maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
wear appropriate protective gear
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (24)
hygiene in a health care settinghygiene in a health care settingThe procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipmen...health care legislationhealth care legislationThe patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.medical terminologymedical terminologyThe meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.health records managementhealth records managementThe procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of rec...infection controlinfection controlThe routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of pathogenic organisms i...sterilization techniquessterilization techniquesThe methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.communicable diseasescommunicable diseasesCommunicable diseases is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.medical informaticsmedical informaticsThe processes and tools used for the analysis and dissemination of medical data through computerized systems.collect biological samples from patientscollect biological samples from patientsFollow recommended processes to collect bodily fluids or samples from patients for further laboratory testing, assisting the patient as required.empathise with the healthcare userempathise with the healthcare userUnderstand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence...perform PCR covid testperform PCR covid testCollect respiratory components to detect COVID-19 virus in a patient using the Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) technique. Proper use of the utensils necessary for performing t...maintain healthcare user data confidentialitymaintain healthcare user data confidentialityComply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.use electronic health records management systemuse electronic health records management systemBe able to use specific software for the management of health care records, following appropriate codes of practice.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.interview peopleinterview peopleInterview people in a range of different circumstances.communicate in healthcarecommunicate in healthcareCommunicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.implement data quality processesimplement data quality processesApply quality analysis, validation and verification techniques on data to check data quality integrity.comply with legislation related to health carecomply with legislation related to health careComply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.ensure safety regulations in dealing with infectious diseasesensure safety regulations in dealing with infectious diseasesEnsure hygiene and safety regulations in clinic or hospital whenever a contagious patient is brought in, dealing with infectious diseases and patient quarantine procedures.interact with healthcare usersinteract with healthcare usersCommunicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.ensure safety of healthcare usersensure safety of healthcare usersMake sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing condit...label sampleslabel samplesLabel raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.prevent communicable diseases' outbreaksprevent communicable diseases' outbreaksCooperate with public health services and local communities in order to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases, recommending pre-emptive measures and treatment options.preserve samplespreserve samplesPreserve collected and labelled samples of raw materials and other food products. Preserve samples applying chemical or physical methods.
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nursing principlesnursing principlesThe ethics, the codes of conduct, the philosophy of nursing, the philosophy of human rights and nursing theories and concepts.drive vehiclesdrive vehiclesBe able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.advise patients on infectious diseases when travellingadvise patients on infectious diseases when travellingInform and prepare patients who are about to travel to areas with high infection rates, administering immunisations and instructing patients on prevention and treatment of infections and infectious di...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a covid tester do?
Covid testers perform Covid tests through nasal or throat swabs. They complement the sample information with health-related questions they ask the individuals, and input the data collected into digital devices.
What skills does a covid tester need?
A covid tester needs 24 essential skills, including hygiene in a health care setting, health care legislation, medical terminology, health records management, infection control.
Will AI replace covid tester jobs?
The AI disruption score for covid tester is 37/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: medical terminology, implement data quality processes, comply with legislation related to health care. Most resilient: empathise with the healthcare user, collect biological samples from patients, interact with healthcare users.
AI Replacement Risk
37/ 100
Moderate Risk
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