School Health Room Technician, (1201)

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures. JOB SUMMARY: The School Health Room Technician provides professional support for the school health office in the administration of medications and treatments as specified by the physician’s orders, and in accordance with school health standards and the policies and procedures of the agency and Developmental Disability Services Department (DDS).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Verification of foreign equivalency required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), required.
Certified Medication Technician (CMT), required.
CPR and First Aid (BLS) certified, required.
Two years of healthcare experience, preferably in a school heath setting.
Experience working with children with disabilities.
Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Ability to be open and receptive to other ideas and opinions.

Nice To Haves

Prefer Licensed Practical Nurse in the District of Columbia, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers medication for students as prescribed by their physician.
Responds to acute illness and injuries and report to RN.
Manages acute, complex, chronic, and communicable health problems under the direction of the RN.
Maintains a safe environment by monitoring supplies and equipment in the health room.
Adheres to Special Health Care Plan) for each student with chronic health care needs.
Supports the maintenance of all student health records, ensuring timely tracking and notification of parents and administrative staff regarding compliance issues.
Collaborates with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the Department of Health (DOH) to meet childcare licensure and regulatory requirements, including student intake, immunization compliance, documentation of exclusions, and reporting obligations to DOH requested.
Documents the administration of medications, treatments and health care provided to the students on health forms, notifying the RN and or the Director of Nursing of concerns/questions or changes involving the health findings during the process.
Observes/assesses students for changes in their health that may require nursing interventions. The RN is notified when findings are unusual or complex.
Identifies urgent health/illness emergencies affecting students that need immediate nursing action and follows the POC, if relevant. If life threatening, calls 911 and provides appropriate supports to the individual until 911 arrives.
Communicates with the families, school staff, licensure staff and RN in a professional and timely manner.
Calls parents of children that are ill or injured to professionally report those concerns.
Ensures proper documentation and safe storage of medical documents, programmatic information, and correspondence requests, in conformance with HIPAA, federal, state, and local laws, and CCADW policies.
All other job-related duties as assigned.