Health Technician

JOB SUMMARY: The Health Tech will provide emergency medical assessment, basic first aid, and dispense medications to Forest Home guests and staff in a friendly, professional manner within the scope and of their training and Forest Home First Aid Department Policies and Protocols. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides basic First Aid to Forest Home guests and staff on a rotating shift basis with 24-hour on-call responsibilities. Meets guest and staff needs with a gracious attitude and an encouraging spirit. Assists with assessment and facilitation of treatment for all staff members using Worker’s Compensation and completes documentation as instructed. Responsible for logging all assessments, treatments, and medications in the camp electronic medical record. Assists in organizing transportation for guests who need to be driven off grounds for advanced healthcare needs. Assures all campers receive medications as directed and documents in camp electronic medical record. Works closely with licensed medical professionals to provide high quality medical care to campers within First Aid Protocols. Assists with Health Screening procedures for all campers and assures forms are collected and kept for medical records. Keeps all medication, first aid supplies, and treatment area neat, orderly, and properly secured. Communicates clearly and professionally on camp radio system. Closed-toed shoes when on duty and dresses within Forest Home dress code policy. Utilizes and maintains Forest Home First Aid vehicle and practices safe driving behaviors. Performs all other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. AHA BLS Certification Formal medical assessment training (EMT program, nursing school, etc.) QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home. A self-starter with strong ability to triage. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to provide service with integrity. Strong ability to work well in a variety of environments. Ability to streamline processes through necessary skill sets. Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to perform high quality work and accomplish assigned projects. Assume responsibility for initiating a positive and productive atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor. Actively supports and participates in staff spiritual life activities. Regular, timely attendance. Signed statement of faith. A heart to serve. The wisdom to know when to seek assistance in a timely manner. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate medical equipment, tools, vehicles and office machines. Requires moderate physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 20 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as blood and body fluids, sharps, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times. FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook. FOREST HOME CORE VALUES #J-18808-Ljbffr