Public Health Technician - LTE

Waukesha County•Waukesha, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Waukesha County's Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an LTE Public Health Technician. The candidate selected for this position will provide direct customer service in-person and by phone, complete intake services for WIC families adhering to federal, state, and local policies and procedures, perform age-appropriate height and weight measurements (on-the-job training provided), conduct capillary testing for hemoglobin and lead screenings (on-the-job training provided), perform data entry, data searches, reporting, and other functions using various computer systems, maintain supplies necessary for screenings and other special programs, perform set-up, take-down, and maintenance of clinic equipment as needed, maintain current records and complete needed documentation related to health screenings, evaluate, establish, and maintain files pertaining to the area of responsibility, and maintain records, logs of agency equipment, and perform calibration of scales and blood screening equipment. The technician will also assist in the management and inventory of equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Working knowledge of capillary screening procedures, the use of scales, and other measuring instruments.
Working knowledge of the use of computers and computer keyboards.
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of universal precautions.
Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.
Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to effectively interact, establish, and maintain working relationships with staff and with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work effectively with adults and children of all ages.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to walk up and down stairs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep records and make reports, including maintaining the confidentiality of patient information.
Ability to work in an enclosed environment wearing personal protective equipment.
High School Diploma or GED.
Completion of one approved post-secondary course in a health-related field OR One year of experience working in a health-related field.
Prior experience working with infants and/or young children in a group setting, or completion of post-secondary education courses related to childcare/child development.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct customer service in-person and by phone.
Complete intake services for WIC families adhering to federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
Perform age-appropriate height and weight measurements.
Conduct capillary testing for hemoglobin and lead screenings.
Perform data entry, data searches, reporting, and other functions using various computer systems.
Maintain supplies necessary for screenings and other special programs.
Perform set-up, take-down, and maintenance of clinic equipment as needed.
Maintain current records and complete needed documentation related to health screenings.
Evaluate, establish, and maintain files pertaining to the area of responsibility.
Maintain records, logs of agency equipment, and perform calibration of scales and blood screening equipment.
Assist in the management and inventory of equipment and supplies.