Health Services Technician

Washington Elementary School District 6•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Under general direction, incumbent provides health care to students and staff by performing health screenings, providing first aid, administering medication and treatments, maintaining health records, ensuring immunization compliance, and presenting health information to students, families and staff to promote wellness.

Requirements

High School diploma
Two years experience in a healthcare setting or school health environment
Valid CPR certification prior to hire
Valid First Aid certification prior to hire
Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents and or ratios
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Applying universal precautions and infection control techniques
Knowing first aid procedures
Assessing and treating injuries and illnesses within scope of training
Maintaining paperwork and supplies in an organized manner
Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, parents etc. to exchange information

Nice To Haves

Experience with student information systems (e.g. Genesis, CHIP)
Hearing Certification Training certificate

Responsibilities

Administers basic first aid, screens ill or injured students, school personnel and assesses level of care needed.
Documents all accidents/illnesses and completes accident reports according to District procedures.
Organizes and maintains health office and health records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Reviews immunization records to insure compliance.
Orders and maintains school health equipment and first aid supplies.
Administers daily medications and treatments in accordance with District procedures under supervision of the principal, as directed by the physician, with parental consent.
Ensures medications are properly stored and secured in locked cabinets.
Reports daily attendance for each class, identifies reasons for absences, notifies parents of absences and advises principal of excessive absences.
Consults with principal on matters related to emergency situations, suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other medically sensitive situations.
Provides health information that may affect student performance in academic, social or psychological areas.
Provides specialized health care treatments approved by the student’s physician or other licensed health professional, the parent or legal guardian, after consulting with and receiving training from the Health Services Coordinator or Supervisory Nurse.
Presents age appropriate health information to students and staff including education on hygiene, administration of emergency medications and other health related topics.
Organizes and performs screening procedures for hearing, vision and lice.
Maintains health records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level including attending meetings as scheduled by the Health Services Coordinator.