Pre-employment tuberculosis screening is required for all new employees at University of Iowa (UI) Health Care, which includes the Medical Centers and UI Carver College of Medicine. This screening is required prior to direct patient care activities.
A blood test for TB (IGRA) will be drawn at your health screening visit unless you have a record of a TB blood test within the last 6 months of your health screen appointment.
If you have documentation of a positive TB blood test in the past, UEHC staff request a copy of a chest x-ray report that was done following the positive result.
Respirator fit testing is provided in UEHC to UI Health Care employees whose job functions or assignments may necessitate use of a respirator. Respirator fit testing does require an appointment and can be done at the same time as the health screen.