Health Assistant, Part-time

Pennsylvania College of Technology•Williamsport, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Assistant will provide support for College Health Services during office hours and/or be on call to respond to calls when the office is closed, as well as staff the Impaired Student Recovery Area and special events. This role involves determining the nature and extent of illness or injury, providing care following established protocols, and maintaining equipment and supplies. The Health Assistant will also serve in the impaired student holding area, overseeing students who may present a danger to themselves and are unable to return safely to their residences, providing necessary care and monitoring their condition. Responsibilities also include attending meetings, critiquing medical charts, and attending training sessions.

Requirements

If a student, must maintain a 2.0 or higher-grade point average.
Must possess a current EMT Certification for the state of Pennsylvania OR be a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
Maintain required certification or licensing as required by the licensing/certifying board.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Must be willing and able to attend training as requested.
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury.
Ability to communicate verbally; via telephone and radio equipment.
Ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions.
Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations.
Ability to read English language manuals.
Ability to interview patient, family members and bystanders.
Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in a prescribed format in light of legal ramifications.
Ability to converse in English with coworkers and ambulance personnel as to status of patient.
Certified in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Professional
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Candidates possessing a valid driver's license may be required to drive a College vehicle on or about campus in performing the functions of the position.
Those candidates possessing a valid driver's license would be subject to a background check and motor vehicle report.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year as an active EMT, CNA, LPN, or CMA.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable of College procedures and act accordingly.
Receive calls.
Assist in lifting carrying and transporting patients if needed.
Provide care following established protocols or medical direction if required.
Report nature of illness or injury to receiving medical facility.
Replace/stock supplies.
Check all equipment/supplies for future readiness/response.
Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies.
Maintain familiarity with all specialized equipment.
Serve in the impaired student holding area (ISRA), overseeing impaired students who may present a danger to themselves and are unable to return safely to their residences.
Provide necessary care and observe condition of impaired students monitoring for the need for additional medical services.
Remove soiled linens and provide appropriate care to patients in the Health Center.
Attend meetings; critique medical charts with supervisor; attend training sessions as required.