Health Services Technician

Poway Unified School District; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Poway Unified School District in Poway, CA seeks a Health Services Technician to assess and provide first aid for ill or injured students and staff, and to maintain health records. The role supports health services and school nurses, handling vehicles, communications, and medications under physician and parent instructions.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, First Aid and CPR certifications, and the ability to follow procedures while interacting with students and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and at least one year of health services experience.
• Valid Advanced First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform first aid and screen ill or injured students per procedures; notify parents as needed.
• Administer emergency first aid and coordinate with nurse or paramedics.
• Schedule and assist vision, hearing, scoliosis, and dental screenings; support health staff.
• Maintain health-related records, immunizations, and attendance-related files.
• Assist in administering medications under physician and parent instructions.
• Keep the health office clean, stocked, and compliant with safety rules.
• Communicate health information with families and district staff as required.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Health Records

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Advanced First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Under the direction of the principal and with health direction provided by Health Services, assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff; assist individuals with specialized health care needs; prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs and files.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the principal and with health direction provided by Health Services, assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff; assist individuals with specialized health care needs; prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs and files.

Representative Duties

• Perform first aid procedures and screen ill or injured students according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs; provide specialized health care to students as directed; notify parents of student conditions or symptoms as needed. E
• Administer first aid in emergency situations and notify nurse, administrator, parents or paramedics as needed; utilize knowledge of student health services for a variety of injuries, illnesses and related symptoms. E
• Schedule students for and assist with vision, hearing, scoliosis and dental screenings; schedule follow-up screenings if further testing is required; assist health specialists and other professionals in conducting health screening services as required. E
• Prepare, maintain and type a variety of health-related records and files including student health records, immunizations, physical exam status, accident reports, communicable disease list and other health reports; prepare correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain health and related files and duplicate materials as needed; may update student attendance-related records and files including cum folders as assigned by the position. E
• Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools and Districts; communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information as needed. E
• Assist in administration of medications according to physician and parent instructions; prepare related documents; communicate with physicians and parents to obtain authorization forms; notify parents of prescription refills as needed. E
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; dispose of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; prepare and restock first aid kits for classrooms and field trips as assigned. E
• Assure students have updated immunization records; review records of new students and notify students of follow-up shots; prepare letters or exclusion notices and notify parents and principal as appropriate. E
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; use a variety of medical equipment and instruments as assigned. E
• May assist in performing attendance-related activities including preparing ADA reports, verifying absences, enrolling students, preparing transfer records, adding and dropping students and other activities as assigned by the position. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Student health services related to injuries and illnesses.
• District policies, procedures and practices related to health issues, medical terminology and related activities.
• First Aid and age-appropriate CPR techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Attendance procedures and related document preparation techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability To

• Assess and provide first aid care to ill and injured students and staff.
• Assist individuals with specialized health care needs.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of medical-related records, logs and files.
• Establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Apply appropriate care and procedures related to ill or injured students.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining records.
• Operate computer and medical equipment as required.

Education And Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience providing health services and/or working in a school office.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Valid Advanced First Aid and Level C CPR certificates.

Environment

• WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office environment.
• Constant interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Seeing to assess student injuries or illnesses.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and medical equipment, perform first aid and CPR.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Walking.
• Pushing or pulling to assist students in wheelchairs.
• Lifting and carrying moderately heavy children.
• Bending at the waist.

Hazards

• Contact with blood and other body fluids.
• Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Chemicals including antiseptics and disinfectant.
• Biomedical wastes and hazards.
• Contact with potentially violent students.