Health Technician

BASIC FUNCTION:

The job of Health Technician was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the school site Health Services office with specific responsibilities for assisting in administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications under the direction of a health care professional; coordinating with other personnel in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements; and assisting health care professionals in conducting mandated health screenings.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Administers emergency first aid and may distribute prescription medications as needed within established guidelines. Distribution of medication is under the instruction of physician’s order and within the parameters of California law.

Advises assigned administrator of observations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.

Communicates with parents for the purpose of notifying parents of medical information needed/ required and student illnesses.

Distributes information as directed on a variety of health subjects (e.g. lice, ringworm, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents.

Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies (e.g. classroom first aid kits, field trip kits, disaster kits, health forms, medical supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.

Maintains student health informational records (e.g. prescription dispensing log, medical emergency cards, student visits, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.

Monitors students referred to the health room for the purpose of ensuring their safety.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. data entry, immunization records, answering calls, copying, faxing, logs, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.

Supports the nursing staff in the administering of mandated health screenings (e.g. lice, vision, hearing, scoliosis, height/weight, migrant children screening, sports physicals, dental, etc.) for the purpose of identifying health concerns and/or delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: administering first aid/CPR/AED; handling body fluids and waste materials; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: emergency first aid/CPR/AED procedures; safety practices and procedures; and health standards and reporting procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; being sensitive to and communicating with young adults/teenagers regarding a variety health needs; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; and displaying tact and courtesy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE: Job related experience is preferred.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

EQUIVALENCY: A combination of education, training, and/or job experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED TESTING: Pre-employment Proficiency Test may be required.

CLEARANCES: Meet employment requirements as applicable with state, federal, local laws and Board Policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year position

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance with current contract language between CSEA and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

SALARY RANGE: CSEA salary schedule placement: Level 16

Salary Schedule: https://www.livermoreschools.org/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.