Nurse (Health Screening Center)
かんごし（けんしんセンター）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Nurses and Associate Nurses
- Minor : Other Nurses and Associate Nurses
Summary
A nurse who conducts health checkups, pre-examination interviews, blood collection, examination assistance, result explanations, and guidance on lifestyle habit improvements at a health screening center.
Description
Health screening center nurses conduct pre-examination interviews with examinees, measure vital signs, assist with blood collection and operation of examination equipment, and handle recording and management of obtained data. If abnormal values are detected, they report to physicians, explain results to examinees, and provide health guidance for lifestyle improvements. To support smooth checkups for large numbers of people, they are involved in efficient flow management and preparation and cleaning of equipment. As members of a medical team, they collaborate with clinical laboratory technicians and physicians to provide safe and high-quality services to examinees.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for preventive medicine due to an aging population and declining birthrate, the demand for health screening nurses is expected to increase steadily. Business content may change with the introduction of remote health checkups and AI technology.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Caring / Polite and Courteous / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Day Shifts Only / Full-Time/Part-Time / Mobile / Part-Time / Shift Work
Career Path
New Screening Nurse → Chief Nurse → Health Screening Center Manager → Public Health Nurse → Visiting Nurse
Required Skills
Blood Collection Technique / Data Entry / Interview Technique / Medical Equipment Operation / Vital Signs Measurement
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / ECG Examination Assistance / Health Guidance / Ultrasound Examination Assistance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in blood collection sites or data entry can affect health checkup results. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to build trust with examinees through smooth communication. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new examination items and equipment operations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and blood collection. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to calmly handle sudden troubles or complaints while managing many examinees. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work centers on standardized procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Nursing License
Aliases
- Health Checkup Nurse
- Screening Nurse
Related Jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technician
- General Ward Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Visiting Nurse