Substitute Health Services Technician

Young World Physical Education

Glendale (AZ)

On-site

USD 25,830 - 34,132

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A school district in Glendale, Arizona is seeking a Substitute Health Services Technician responsible for providing health care to students and staff. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, valid CPR and first aid certifications, and experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include administering first aid, maintaining health records, and ensuring medication compliance. This role offers a daily salary ranging from $140 to $185, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

High School diploma required.
Two years of experience in a healthcare or school health environment.
Valid CPR and First Aid certifications required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Administers basic first aid and screens for care needs.
Maintains health records and ensures immunization compliance.
Administers daily medications under supervision.
Consults with the principal on emergency or medically sensitive matters.
Provides specialized health care treatments as directed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Analyzing situations

Universal precautions knowledge

First aid procedures knowledge

Engaging communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Substitute Health Services Technician

Washington Elementary School District 6 All Schools - Glendale, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Washington Elementary School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4517469

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: 4564

Position Control: 3955

Department: Schools

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Creation/Revision Date: January 24, 2024

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent provides health care to students and staff by performing health screenings, providing first aid, administering medication and treatments, maintaining health records, ensuring immunization compliance, and presenting health information to students, families and staff to promote wellness.

Essential Functions

Administers basic first aid, screens ill or injured students, school personnel and assesses level of care needed. Documents all accidents/illnesses and completes accident reports according to District procedures.
Maintains health records in compliance with federal and state laws. Reviews immunization records to insure compliance.
Administers daily medications and treatments in accordance with District procedures under supervision of the principal, as directed by the physician, with parental consent. Ensures medications are properly stored and secured in locked cabinets.
Reports daily attendance for each class, identifies reasons for absences, notifies parents of absences and advises principal of excessive absences.
Consults with principal on matters related to emergency situations, suspected child abuse, contagious diseases, or other medically sensitive situations. Provides health information that may affect student performance in academic, social or psychological areas.
Provides specialized health care treatments approved by the student’s physician or other licensed health professional, the parent or legal guardian, after consulting with and receiving training from the Health Services Coordinator or Supervisory Nurse.
Performs screening procedures for lice. Maintains health records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

High School diploma;
Two years experience in a healthcare setting or school health environment;
Valid CPR certification prior to hire;
Valid First Aid certification prior to hire.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Experience with student information systems (e.g. Genesis, CHIP);
Hearing Certification Training certificate.

Knowledge and Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents and or ratios
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions

Applying universal precautions and infection control techniques
Knowing first aid procedures

Assessing and treating injuries and illnesses within scope of training

Maintaining paperwork and supplies in an organized manner

Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, parents etc. to exchange information

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $140 to $185 Per Day

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