2627 SY Health Technician

PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Health Technician

SUMMARY: The job of Health Technician is done for the purpose(s) of meeting the individual health needs of students; complying with the laws relating to student health including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers staff parents/guardians and administrators.

SUPERVISES: Health Office Aides

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles (MMR)
• Valid picture ID/Social Security Card
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) certification
• Targeted job-related education that meets organizations prerequisite requirements
• EMT/MA/CNA or LPN

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Job-related experience

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administers first-aid medication and specialized medical treatment for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured children and/or staff
2. Assesses situations involving students safety abuse (e.g. physical sexual drug etc.) and other health- related issues (e.g. physical sexual drug immunization tracking etc.) for the purpose of identifying problems referring for proper treatment notifying emergency services and complying with legal requirements
3. Collaborates with parents students health care providers and/or other agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment securing information and complying with legal requirements
4. Conducts programs (e.g. health screening including hearing and vision scoliosis dental learning disabilities etc.) for the purpose of complying with the law and/or identifying problems for referral
5. Develops health care plans for the purpose of addressing students health needs and implementing health care directions from parents and/or physicians
6. Maintains contact with parent/guardian for the purpose of alerting them to any changes in student health and/or referring students for further medical/emotional intervention as needed
7. Maintains health care plans medical emergency cards records (e.g. mandated screening students/patients vital signs etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards
8. Monitors chronic illnesses for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible level of functioning
9. Performs procedures for students (e.g. feeding tubes catheterization toileting plans etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill medically fragile and/or injured students
10. Prepares documentation (e.g. student health history current health status etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
11. Provides training on various health-related subjects (e.g. CPR disaster preparedness child abuse health education etc.) for the purpose of acting as a resource to students teachers and other school personnel
12. Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of obtaining needed medical/dental treatment counseling etc.
13. Reports incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students personal safety a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code District and/or school policies
14. Reports students with reportable contagious diseases to local public health authorities for the purpose of minimizing infection and complying with the law
15. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
16. Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Skills are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing equipment used in profession; utilizing pertinent software applications.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex multi-step oral and written instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: basic first-aid and health care; pertinent codes policies regulations and/or laws.

Ability is required to schedule activities; gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific job-related data and utilize specific job-related working with others problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; communication with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; and maintaining detailed records.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine-finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting 25% walking and 60% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions and in varying atmospheric conditions.

Required Experience:

IC