About this role
Reports To: School Nurse, and Building Principal
FLSA: Nonexempt X?
POSITION SUMMARY –
A School Health Technician supports student health needs by providing basic first aid, maintaining health records, and assisting with various health-related tasks under the supervision of a school nurse or other health professionals. They document student health information, administer medications, and report concerns to the appropriate authorities. Performs specialized health care services, such as daily living care assistance to students as delegated by School Nurse.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
? Provide designated direct health care services within the individual's ability and training for students; follow up on health care referrals.
? Assist with school-wide health screenings including organizing, schedules, records, materials and supplies. ? Record health information in individual student health records or health room log; assists the nurse with clerical duties, record keeping and immunization records.
? Follow up on health care referrals by the school nurse and assist families in accessing needed services. ? Maintain files and update student health records; prepare appropriate reports for serious accidents or injury. ? Maintain health office, including materials, supplies and forms.
? Ability to work under day-to-day direction from school nurse. Consult with the school nurse regarding student's health status particularly when unstable or questionable.
? Administer medication to students according to district and state guidelines. Administer emergency first aid and CPR in accordance with established protocols. Awareness and education in the use of AED.
? Adhere to requirements of confidentiality regarding student's records; discreetly handle sensitive information pertaining to staff, parents and students.
? Respond efficiently to requests for service and keep principal and office staff informed of any health related problems. Contact parents as is appropriate.
? Acts as liaison between school, parents, students and community.
? Ability to interpret and follow school and state policies/procedures and use of best practices in day to day decision making.
? Excellent ability to work in a high volume setting with constant interruptions and prioritize health office duties daily
? Communicate with building principals and keep principal informed of any health-related problems.
? Flexible with schedule and ability to be assigned to other district buildings and/or assigned to support student specific needs during extracurricular activities as needed and requested.
? Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING –
? High School Diploma or equivalent. CNA certification strongly preferred
? Previous experience in healthcare role preferred
? Valid American Heart Association First Aid Certification and CPR certification or willing to secure with in 60 days of hire
? Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff
? Excellent organizational and clerical skills; High attention to accuracy and detail
? Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Google work suite, student information systems, state immunization systems ? Ability to maintain confidentiality
? Able and willing to take medication administration training as provided
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE -
- Not Required
LICENSES & CERTIFICATION -
? CPR and First Aid certification are required within 60 days of starting the position
? District-specific training from Registered Nurse of medication administration, procedure delegation, and student health plans
? District required trainings for all staff members
PREFERRED EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE -
? Demonstrated work experience in healthcare, working with school-age children, or a combination therefore, preferred
? Demonstrated biliteracy in Spanish and English, preferred
KNOWLEDGE & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS –
? Ability to work both independently and within a team setting
? Strong oral and written communication skills in English
? Strong interpersonal and decision making skills
? Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
? Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
? Ability to use district technology for completion of work tasks 2
? Strong decision making capabilities
? Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
? Ability to follow and promote all East Grand School District Board of Education policies and procedures