Location: San Diego,CA, USA
HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the principal and with health direction provided by Health Services, assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff; assist individuals with specialized health care needs; prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs and files.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Perform first aid procedures and screen ill or injured students according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs; provide specialized health care to students as directed; notify parents of student conditions or symptoms as needed. E
Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as needed; utilize knowledge of student health services for a variety of injuries, illnesses and related symptoms. E
Schedule students for and assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule follow-up screenings if further testing is required; assist health specialists and other professionals in conducting health screening services as required. E
Prepare, maintain and type a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, immunizations, physical exam status, accident reports, communicable disease list and other health reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain health and related files and duplicate materials as needed; may update student attendance-related records and files including cum folders as assigned by the position. E
Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools and Districts; communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information as needed. E
Assist in administration of medications according to physician and parent instructions; prepare related documents; communicate with physicians and parents to obtain authorization forms; notify parents of prescription refills as needed. E
Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; dispose of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; prepare and restock first aid kits for classrooms and field trips as assigned. E
Assure students have updated immunization records; review records of new students and notify students of follow-up shots; prepare letters or exclusion notices and notify parents and principal as appropriate. E
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; use a variety of medical equipment and instruments as assigned. E
May assist in performing attendance-related activities including preparing ADA reports, verifying absences, enrolling students, preparing transfer records, adding and dropping students and other activities as assigned by the position. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Student health services related to injuries and illnesses.
District policies, procedures and practices related to health issues, medical terminology and related activities.
First Aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Attendance procedures and related document preparation techniques.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping techniques.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff.
Assist individuals with specialized health care needs.
Prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs and files.
Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Plan and organize work.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining records.
Operate computer and medical equipment as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience providing health services and/or working in a school office.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Advanced First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Constant interruptions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Seeing to assess student injuries or illnesses.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Walking.
Pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs.
Lifting and carrying moderately heavy children.
Bending at the waist.
HAZARDS:
Contact with blood and other body fluids.
Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant.
Biomedical wastes and hazards.
Contact with potentially violent students.
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