Health Services Technician

About the Role

Under the direction of the principal and with health direction provided by Health Services, the Health Services Technician assesses and provides first aid care to ill and injured students and staff, assists individuals with specialized health care needs, and prepares and maintains a variety of medical-related records, logs, and files.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare, maintain, and type a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, immunizations, physical exam status, accident reports, communicable disease lists, and other health reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices, and referrals; maintain health and related files and duplicate materials as needed.
• Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools and Districts; communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; use a variety of medical equipment and instruments as assigned.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of student health services related to injuries and illnesses.
• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and practices related to health issues, medical terminology, and related activities.
• Knowledge of first aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of attendance procedures and related document preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff.
• Ability to assist individuals with specialized health care needs.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs, and files.
• Ability to establish and maintain files, records, reports, and referrals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to work confidentially with discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, explain, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students.
• Ability to perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating, and maintaining records.
• Ability to operate computer and medical equipment as required.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience providing health services and/or working in a school office.

Valid Advanced First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with constant interruptions.
• 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.
• Exposure to chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectants.
• Biomedical wastes and hazards.
• Contact with potentially violent students.