26 - Health Technician

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Technician supports student success through health service activities. The role provides clerical support to the school nurse and medical and procedural support to students as delegated by a registered nurse. Health Technicians work in schools and may also receive direction from the school principal. The position is in the School Culture, Wellness, and Safety department, reports to the Director of School Culture, Wellness, and Safety, and is scheduled for 165 work days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Six months of previous experience working with children, schools, or health programs.
• Verified First Aid training and recertification card within 60 days of hire.
• Verified CPR training and recertification card within 60 days of hire.
• Complete a yearly medication training update.
• Complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and receive clearance from the Office of Human Resources.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Prioritize, plan, organize, and work effectively using independent judgment to complete assignments and meet timelines.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with building staff, administrators, parents, students, and community members.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and coordinate daily activities and schedules with little supervision.
• Be flexible and adaptable, remain calm in emergencies, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, using a telephone and computer keyboard, hearing and speaking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications and follow approved protocols when responding to emergencies.
• Administer first aid to sick and injured students during the school day.
• Dispense medications and perform care activities delegated by the school nurse.
• Communicate and document information about student illness or injury for parents, the school nurse, administrators, and teachers as appropriate.
• Follow procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Assist with vision and hearing screenings, follow-up, and data entry.
• Understand and practice Universal Precautions.
• Document clinic activities and individual student health records using paper and computer records as appropriate.
• Help collect health information from students and parents and enter it into the computer system.
• Review and help maintain student health information, screening results, and immunization records.
• Collaborate with the school nurse and communicate with parents under the nurse's direction.
• Type and distribute letters, reports, and other written communications as directed by the school nurse.
• Maintain a clean and orderly health office and help order and maintain its supplies.
• Contribute health-office and student-record data for State, District, and School reports.
• Work with the school nurse and school staff to prepare medications and first aid supplies for field trips.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA, and follow school, district, and state health policies.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the school nurse, staff, students, and parents.
• Maintain dependable, punctual, and reliable attendance; adapt to changing schedules, assignments, and priorities.
• Assist nurses at other district schools in emergencies when supervisor approval is granted and the supervising nurse assumes responsibility.
• Model positive health and hygiene behaviors and maintain professional dress and speech.
• Accept delegated nursing tasks, personal care activities, and medication administration after appropriate training.
• Complete ongoing training and in-services as required or recommended by the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Nurse, or Supervisor of Nursing.

Benefits

• Fringe benefits based on Schedule B.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED