Classified - Health Technician Substitute

Young World Physical Education; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 21,502 - 30,625; Part time

Job summary

A public school district in Nebraska is seeking a part-time Health Technician Substitute to provide quality care for students in the absence of the regular school nurse. Responsibilities include delivering health services, providing first aid, and dispensing medications as needed. Ideal candidates must have a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse education and current CNA, Med Aide, or EMT license. This position requires cooperation with school personnel and a commitment to the health and safety of students.

Qualifications

• Completion of Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse course of study.
• Current CNA, Med Aide, and/or EMT license.
• Experience in the healthcare of children and adolescents.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Eighteen years of age or older.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care for students in the absence of the regular school nurse.
• Deliver health services at the building level.
• Cooperate with school personnel to meet students' needs.
• Provide first aid and triage when accidents or illness occur.
• Dispense medications according to prescriptions.

Skills

CNA Certification

Understanding of health services

Experience with children

Follow instructions

Education

Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse course

Job description

Classified - Health Technician Substitute

Crete Public Schools - Crete, Nebraska

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Job Details

Job ID: 4970743

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 24, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Health Technician Substitute

Job ID: 1777

Reports to: Head Nurse, Student Services Coordinator, Building Principal

Location: District Wide

Hourly Pay: $18.92

Crete Public Schools is seeking applications for a Health Technician Substitute. The role of a Substitute Health Technician is to ensure that students receive quality care in the absence of the regular school nurse. The Substitute Health Technician is responsible for delivering health services at the building level in accordance with the Crete Public Schools guidelines and policies. This substitute position is an "on-call" position.

Essential Requirements

• Completion of Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse course of study
• Current CNA, Med Aide, and/or EMT license
• Experience in the healthcare of children and adolescents
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Eighteen years of age or older
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check

Job Tasks

• Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.
• Counsels students in good health habits.
• Assists for care of disabled children.
• Provide first aid and triage when accidents or illness happen at school. Refer to the appropriate health professionals if needed.
• Dispense medications according to the student’s prescription. Store medications safely and securely.
• Monitor health and safety of students and staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.

Continuous Employment

The relationship between employer and employee is based on mutual respect and consent and therefore, will continue as long as both parties find the relationship to be satisfactory. Accordingly, you are free to terminate your employment with proper notice whenever you feel it would be in your best interest to do so. By the same token, Crete Public Schools (CPS) reserves the same right to terminate employment whenever, at the discretion of CPS, if it is felt necessary to do so. This is known as employment “at will,” and all employment policies are subject to this overriding principle. Refer to Board Policy 4201.

Reasonable Assurance for Next School Year

Employees are provided reasonable assurance of continuous employment for the upcoming school year until the position is terminated either by the employee or CPS.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Inside and Outside
• Mental Demands: Ability to work under pressure and to meet timelines
• The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

Physical Requirements

E = Essential

NE = Non-Essential

Occasional - up to 33% of time

NE

Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

E

Frequent - between 34%-66% of time

E

Continuous - over 66% of time

E

Stamina

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Sprinting/Running X

Flexibility

Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person X

Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person X

Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling X

Reaching above the head X

Reaching forward X

Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.) X

Activities

Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) X

Hand/grip strength X

Driving on the job X

Typing non-stop X

Use of Arms and Hands

Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar) X

Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt) X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist X

Waist to shoulder X

Shoulder to overhead X

Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist X

Waist to shoulder X

Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist X

Waist to shoulder X

Pushing/Pulling

25 to 50 pounds X

51 to 75 pounds X

Carrying

10 to 25 pounds X

25 to 50 pounds X

Position Type: Part-Time