HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64064601

State of Florida; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida Department of Health in Lee County is seeking a Health Support Technician to support public health nursing services in clinics. The incumbent assists during patient exams, performs basic procedure steps, and helps maintain a clean, compliant clinical environment.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, phlebotomy basics, recording vital signs, preparing patients, and supporting lab and clerical tasks while upholding privacy and security policies per HIPAA.”

Qualifications

• Experience obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
• Experience assisting healthcare providers during patient exams and procedures.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist APRNs and nurses with exams and basic procedures.
• Prepare clients for examinations and manage patient flow in clinic.
• Collect laboratory specimens and ensure proper handling and shipping.

Skills

Vital signs

HIPAA privacy

Patient confidentiality

Job description

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Requisition No:887318

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - 64064601

This is a Career Service Health Support Technician position working in the Florida Department of Health in Lee County.

This is a Health Support Technician position with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. The incumbent provides public health nursing services for clients in FDOH -Lee clinics. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security and Privacy policies and procedures. Employees abide by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information. Refers and utilizes DOH 50-10-05. This position has access to the following information sets: Medical Records, Laboratory Reports, Immunizations, and the electronic health records system.

Assists APRNs and other nurses in the service of adults with simple procedures, such as recording heights, weights, blood pressures, hemoglobin screening, and temperatures.

Prepares clients for their examinations, directs patient flow in the Family Planning Clinic, assists during the examination, and provides clean up procedures and sterilization of the equipment both during and at the completion of the clinic. Acts as a chaperone when needed.

Assists in collection of laboratory specimens, including blood specimens via proper phlebotomy technique, urine specimens, and swabs for STI screening.

Inventories, orders, and maintain sufficient supplies for clinics. Maintains rooms and equipment used in clinics and keeps a clean working environment for clients, physicians, APRNs and other nurses following OSHA guidelines for hazardous waste. Assembles and distributes information packets to clients as needed.

Lab duties include but are not limited to the following - provides back up in laboratory within the parameters of job skills, records daily refrigerator/freezer temperatures, obtains specimens from all rooms, prepares specimens, i.e., centrifuging, log out all specimens, and prepares all specimens for shipping. Autoclaves supply as needed.

Participate in in-service training and meetings to prepare for expanded service in the generalized public health programs.

Prepares biweekly Leave/Attendance records and daily Employee Activity Record (EAR) for supervisor's review.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience obtaining vital signs (blood pressure, height, weight, temperature).
• Experience assisting healthcare providers during patient exams and procedures
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

I Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Fort Myers / North Fort Myers

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.