EMT/Clinical First Aid

Beta Academy • Houston, TX

72d

About The Position

The EMT/Clinical First Aid position at Beta Academy is a full-time role focused on providing health care and support to students and staff. The position requires a strong understanding of health regulations, the ability to work independently or collaboratively, and excellent communication skills. The EMT will be responsible for maintaining a clean workspace, treating students and staff, ensuring health screenings, and educating the school community on health issues.

Requirements

• BLS/CPR certification
• Knowledge of many areas of health including mental health
• Knowledge of school laws and policies
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Ability to communicate well with others
• Ability to assess situations and act quickly
• Knowledge of state health regulations
• Ability to multitask

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and organized workspace
• Treat students and staff as needed
• Ensure students receive all required health screenings
• Evaluate patients who complain of specific ailments
• Call parents to suggest they pick up patients who might be uncomfortable or who might have developed a contagious illness
• Educate students on hand washing, germs, and other health care and safety issues
• Examine and authenticate vaccination records
• Monitor and dispense prescription medications based on instructions from parents and GPs
• Contact parents and teachers with any medical emergency
• Maintain files on each student's health and medical history
• Ensure shot records are up to date and immunization records are accurate
• Develop care plans for students with ongoing conditions
• Consult with teachers, school administrators, and other school staff regarding student care
• Administer medication
• Monitor student immunization records
• Educate students and staff on health procedures
• Help students who have disabilities
• Recognizes problems and impediments and reports them promptly with options for solutions to the site director; promotes and assists with constructive resolutions
• Provide a safe and clean environment for patients
• Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, and administrative directives
• Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook, and Scholar Code of Conduct
• Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, scholars, staff, neighbors, and partners
• Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful, and friendly
• Other duties as assigned by the principal and campus secretary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries