Health Technician - Dunn Elementary
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $15.26 - $17.09 (min – 12% above min)/hr*
Hours/day: 4
Work calendar days: 185
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing PSD employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule); actual rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements.
Position is posted until filled.
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SUMMARY: Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the school nurse for providing health care/first aid, medications, and/or assistance with medical procedures to students. Maintain and compile student health records, files, and database and health related reports and documents.
Description of Job Tasks
1. Evaluate and attend to students visiting the health office; provide health care and/or first aid, administer medications, adhering to District and state procedures, and perform delegated medical procedures. Contact parents as needed.
2. Maintain health office records, including HCAP, immunization, medication, vision and hearing, cumulative health, and accident and injury records.
3. Enter data into the computerized health office log to document student visits to the health office.
4. Coordinate student health needs between teacher, nurses, and parents.
5. Gather data and prepare reports.
6. Maintain the health office cleanliness, and take inventory and order health office supplies and equipment as needed.
7. Prepare medications for field trips.
8. Assist in maintaining health records, coordinating screenings, and providing health services to pre-K students as needed in elementary schools.
9. Type correspondence, newsletters, forms, and memos.
10. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
11. Attend required training classes and District Health Technician meetings. Complete online professional development training as required.
12. Assist in setting up and notifying parents of immunization clinics when needed.
13. Assist with medication preparations for school-sponsored trips.
14. Conduct student vision and hearing screenings.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent One year of related experience Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Successful completion of First Aid and CPR, and Administering Medication in a School Setting (if not currently certified, successful completion must be done at earliest convenience after hire) Criminal background check required for hire
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to hr@psdschools.org