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Focused HR Solutions

HL7 Tester 1.19

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Candidates will be allowed to work remotely during COVID. Once restrictions are lifted and the ... Our direct client has an opening for an HL7 Tester position # 658054. This position is for 6-12 ...

BrightStar Care

RN Flexible Hours

Marion, NC · On-site

We are currently looking to help with staffing of facilities and COVID testing as well. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion with the recognition and benefits you need.

The ESolHealth Advantage

AZ- RN-MSU

Fort Defiance, AZ · On-site

In addition to inpatient, may be assigned to help cover Covid testing clinics and/or Flu Immunization clinics as needed. Travelers are expected to attend staff meetings.Housing: Information can be ...

ATX Learning

LPN covid

Smithtown, NY · On-site

$26 - $35.50/hr

LPN COVID - BSL at Smithtown -TRAD - 1 - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM - 30 - New Opening Contract Weeks: 5 Guarantee 16 Days: Sun, Mon ***Agency staff must provide a copy of a negative PCR OR SALIVA COVID-19 ...

Navtech, Inc.

Automation Tester with EDI

Lake Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$43.50 - $57.50/hr

St Louis, MO (Remote till Covid-19) Duration: Longterm Contract * Healthcare Medicare testing * Expereince with Enrollment & Eligiblity end to end testing * Very strong in SQL queries and back end ...

HCAOA

LNA / Personal Caregiver

Manchester, NH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

SIGN ON BONUS, excellent pay, healthcare, dental, vision, PPE, COVID testing on site and more! Immediate opportunities for LNA's / Personal Caregivers to assist clients with their ADL's in ...

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How much do covid tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for covid tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a covid tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Covid Tester, you need a solid understanding of infection control, specimen collection procedures, and often a background in healthcare or laboratory science. Familiarity with diagnostic equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and data entry systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are essential to ensure accurate test results, maintain safety standards, and provide reliable support during public health efforts.

What are some common challenges faced by covid testers during busy testing periods, and how can they be managed?

Covid Testers often experience high volumes of individuals needing tests during surges, which can lead to longer hours and a fast-paced environment. Managing these challenges involves maintaining strong attention to detail to ensure accurate results, practicing effective time management, and following strict safety protocols to protect both themselves and those being tested. Teamwork and clear communication with colleagues are essential to keep the workflow smooth and minimize errors, especially during peak times. Many employers also provide additional support and resources during these periods to help staff manage stress and workload.

What is the difference between Covid Tester vs Covid Screening Technician?

AspectCovid TesterCovid Screening Technician
Required CredentialsBasic health certification, training in sample collectionSimilar certifications, often additional health or safety training
Work EnvironmentTesting sites, clinics, mobile testing unitsEntry points, screening stations, health fairs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, testing centers, government agenciesHospitals, clinics, public health organizations
Common Search & ComparisonFrequently compared due to similar roles in COVID-19 testingOften compared as a related role in COVID-19 health screening

Covid Testers primarily focus on collecting samples for COVID-19 testing, while Covid Screening Technicians perform initial health assessments and symptom checks. Both roles require similar certifications and are often found working together at testing sites. The main difference lies in their specific responsibilities: testers handle sample collection, whereas screening technicians conduct health screenings to determine testing needs.

What are the duties of a Covid Tester?

A Covid Tester is responsible for collecting samples, such as nasal or throat swabs, from individuals to test for COVID-19. They follow safety protocols, document test results accurately, and may operate testing equipment or assist with patient registration in a healthcare or testing site environment.

What is a covid tester?

Covid Testers are healthcare professionals or trained personnel responsible for administering tests to detect the presence of the COVID-19 virus. They collect samples, usually through nasal or throat swabs, and may process these samples or send them to laboratories for analysis. Covid Testers also ensure proper safety protocols are followed to prevent the spread of infection. Their work is essential for identifying positive cases, supporting public health efforts, and helping to control outbreaks.
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Infographic showing various Covid Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,791 per year, or $38.4 per hour.

HL7 Tester 1.19

Focused HR Solutions

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Candidates will be allowed to work remotely during COVID. Once restrictions are lifted and the client’s office opens, candidates will be required to work 100% onsite daily M-F during normal business hours in Raleigh, NO exceptions **
 
Our direct client has an opening for an HL7 Tester position # 658054. This position is for 6-12+ months, with the option of extension, and is located in Raleigh, NC.
 
If you are interested, please submit the following:
YOUR CURRENT RESUME
YOUR HOURLY RATE
 
Below is the job description – Resumes due ASAP
 
Description:
The Sr Test Specialist - ETOR should have overall knowledge and understanding of application development and architecture Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts and further prepares various test and business use cases. 
  • Order accessions* in the ETOR (Electronic Test Ordering and Reporting) lab web portal website that covers all possible demographic choices and Ask at Order Entry questions. 
  • Order enough accessions*  to be able to test all result combinations (lab SMEs will be available for guidance on this). 
  • Test the processes to order accessions one at a time, using the web-based batch ordering process, and using the upload-an-Excel batch ordering process.
  • Verify that the accessions ordered in ETOR are transmitted properly to StarLIMS (demographics correct, assigned test(s) correct, etc.). Receive and commit accessions in StarLIMS.
  • Work with lab SMEs to enter appropriate results for accessions. ALL possible result combinations should be covered. Lab SMEs can also help with approving runs and releasing accessions from StarLIMS.
  • Verify finished accessions in ETOR (verify PDFs, verify results and demographics displayed in ETOR website).
  • In LIMS, verify HL7 message against PDF report.
  • Document these test cases using templates developed by SLPH IT (testers may need to tailor the templates for the specific areas they're testing).
  • Testers will be conducting the following type of  testing, not limited to;
    • Integration, 
    • Reports
    • UAT
    • Load/Performance 
    • Re-Testing Defect Fixes documenting the test cases, scenarios, defects, and results.
 
The successful Quality Assurance candidate requirements: 
  • Adopt agile best practices for sustainment and integration testing into each agile development sprint and build.
  • Ability to work autonomously and be a "self-starter" 
  • Experience working in a fast-paced Agile Testing environment
  • Conduct tests (e.g., unit, functional,  system,  interoperability, regression, security, performance) throughout the development lifecycle (e.g., user story, sprint, build, release) using industry best practices of continuous integration methods and automated regression testing utilities using DPH (Dept of Public Health) approved tools.
  • Conduct testing related to non-functional requirements, (e.g., load, performance, installation, back-out, and rollback).
  • Provide Test Plan data in the DPH repository following the templates and data requirements appropriate for each test purpose appropriate to each phase of development.
  • Support the security, accessibility, performance, technical standards, architectural compliance, user acceptance, and initial operational capability tests, audits, and reviews.
  • Ensure all test and compliance review planning and execution details and their testing and compliance results are entered in the JIRA or ALM  repository (TBD) and maintained under version control.
  • Specifically, test management data and artifacts include such items as cases and scripts, configurations, utilities, tools, plans, and results, inclusive of HL7 Test Cases and Test Results.
  • Work with DPH and its Vendor(s) to prioritize the defect in the sprint backlog. Based on a prioritization the defect could be entered into the current sprint or entered into the backlog.
  • Ensure the DPH repository (JIRA or ALM)  is up-to-date on a daily basis so that DPH stakeholders can access accurate and timely status.
  • Following successful build testing, capture testing result, test data set, and supporting documentation in TEAMs or common repository (TBD) The goal at the end of each build/release/sprint is to have a software package approved and production-ready.
  • Deploy software to the DPH User Acceptance Test (UAT) environment (SQA and Pre-production) and support the maintenance of that environment for the duration of the tests.
  • Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested
  • Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing
  • Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language
  • Experience with testing management tools: ALM or JIRA
  • Creates a test approach, identifying the scope of testing with a risk-based approach for each feature or scope of work in a project effort identifying test environments, dependencies, constraints, prioritizing test cases, scenarios, and scheduling time for the testing.
  • Responsible for ensuring end-to-end testing methodology including all appropriate documentation and requirements.
  • Must have the ability to create unique positive and negative test cases & scenarios
  • Sets up software and hardware in the test lab, per specs.
  • Ensures test results are accurate, thorough, and appropriately documented.
  • Communicates results and coordinates logistics to the Systems Analysts, Developers, and other key IT staff and leadership as appropriate.
  • Performs quality assurance tests on all work and performs detailed analysis on test results.
  • Certifies application for release to the next testing stage or to the production environment. 
  • Generates and distributes periodic status reports for testing.
  • Sets up and executes complex scripts independently.
  • Sets up test data beds based on data matching specific test conditions.
  • Creates and executes moderately complex SQL queries.
  • Executes automated test scripts.
  • Writes/coordinates resolution of system defects. Ensures appropriate hand-offs and re-testing
  • May provide technical guidance to other IT Testing Specialists.
  • Participates in requirements gathering sessions or solicits information on incomplete requirements.
  • Participates in the facilitation and coordination of user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Work with SME to design tests to aid learning and mitigate risks.
  • Work with SMEs & developers to create automated tests.
  • Work with SMEs, business analysts, and business stakeholders to undertake exploratory testing.
  • Ensures stories contain specific acceptance test conditions which communicate objectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of performance and security vulnerability testing is a plus.
  • Assist product owners and SMEs in coming up with the acceptance criteria for user stories.
 
Required Experience:
  • Min 5.yrs of testing experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) - Desired
  • Min 5.yrs of testing experience with  HIE, HL7, and HIS interfaces and integrations (Health Info exchange, Health Level Seven Health Information Systems)
  • Min 5.yrs of testing experience with EHR/EMR interfaces and Integrations
  • Min 5.yrs of testing experience with  Healthcare Management Applications
  • Min 5.yrs of testing experience with Medical Patient Portals - Desired
 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology Science
  • Experience with Manual Testing 
  • Experience with Report Testing 
  • Experience with SQL Database and Test Data generation and setup
  • Experience with Integration testing.
  • Experience with HL7
  • Experience with clinical data exchange standards; HL7, CDA, FHIR
  • Experience creating automated test tools

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Focused HR Solutions is a Certified Women Business Enterprise by WBENC. FHR is a full service staffing firm that assists clients nationwide with supplemental staff for their information technology departments on a contract, contract to hire, and direct hire basis. Our team has extensive experience providing full service staffing needs to small, medium and large clients. Focused HR Solutions provides services to technology-driven clients that include many of the most prominent firms in the United States. Our client base includes State and Local Governments, Software Vendors, top Fortune 500 Companies, as well as companies in the automotive, retail, financial, health care, and telecommunication industries. At Focused HR Solutions, we utilize technology to market our candidate’s skills and fulfill our client’s job assignments guaranteed.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

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