Clerical Assistant

HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Purpose Statement

The job of Health Technician was established for the purpose/s of performing student health duties at assigned school site under the direction of a school nurse; administering first aid and supervising students self administering prescribed medications in accordance with policies and practices, assisting in student vision and hearing screening testing; assisting with student care; and maintaining confidential student health records.

This job reports to Administrator/Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Administers, in the absence of the nurse, emergency first aid (e.g. CPR, AED, asthma and/or low blood sugar episodes, injuries including head/neck, fractures, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

• Attends in-service trainings, staff meetings, workshops, etc. as requested for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Communicates with the school nurse, site administrators, and students (e.g. observations, messages, status) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well being of the students.

• Consults with Nurse/Administrators regarding a variety of issues (e.g. emergency situations, neglect/abuse, assessment needs, infectious/contagious diseases,) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety and/or health care concerns, minimizing infection and complying with the law.

• Coordinates a variety of onsite screenings and clinics (e.g. vision, hearing, Wellness, Dental, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of event and complying with established regulations.

• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic records and files most of which are confidential (e.g. medical emergency cards, medical alert status, Epipen; allergy; medication logs, accident reports, daily illness/injury logs, supply inventories, mandated screening, immunization records, Health Concern List, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accuracy in records and/or providing information required for health mandates for ISBE and or Health Department.

• Maintains educational and instructional materials on a variety of health subjects for the purpose of ensuring items are available for distribution to teachers, students and/or parents.

• Maintains work areas (e.g. sinks, counters, beds, blankets, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining area in accordance with established standards.

• Monitors students self-administering medications (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of meeting the ongoing health care needs of students.

• Performs a variety of screenings (by assignment) (e.g. scoliosis, color blindness, vision, hearing, lice checks, height/weight, etc.) for the purpose of complying with federal and state regulations.

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. logs, re-screen lists, student records, accident reports, notices, periodic and year-end reports, letters to parents about food allergies, etc..) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established regulations, documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

• Processes student's new and withdrawal forms for the purpose of ensuring completeness of records, conveying information, and complying with district, state and federal requirements.

• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties by phone, letter or in person (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication and/or direction/referral as may be required.

• Supervises students within the health room for the purpose of monitoring students referred for illness and/or observation.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid/CPR; performing vision, hearing, screening tests; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR procedures; universal precautions and infection control procedures; health standards and reporting procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; displaying tact and courtesy; communicating with diverse groups of individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with constant interruptions; and ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience Job related experience is required.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency None Specified

Required Testing

Certificates

None Specified

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificates

Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

Maintain Certificates

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance