Substitute Health/Attendance Technician

Job Overview The job of Health Technician was established for the purpose/s of monitoring the health and welfare of students at school sites under the direction of the credentialed School Nurse; documenting and maintaining student health information required by Federal/State/Local agencies, and providing appropriate care and/or referrals for students with health conditions and/or injuries. As a substitute employee, hours are not guaranteed; position is not benefits eligible. All offers of employment are contingent on pre‑employment clearances for Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints, Tuberculosis (TB) and Physical. The District pays for Pre‑Employment clearances for Substitute Employees. Must have CPR/First Aid Certification (this will delay the start date). Responsibilities Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatment under the direction of the School Nurse to students with health conditions and/or injuries; provides specialized medical treatments and/or testing at school site. Communicates with parents, students, and/or other agencies to promote needed treatment, secure information and comply with legal requirements. Coordinates student absence activities at assigned school location, documenting absences timely and providing an accurate audit trail. Distributes and maintains written materials of confidential and non‑confidential nature (e.g., shot/immunization records, county health report, accident reports, confidential memos, letters to parents) for documentation, reference, and information conveyance. Distributes information, under the direction of the School Nurse, on medical treatments (e.g., lice, personal hygiene, infectious disease) to instruct teachers, students, and/or parents on health related subjects. Maintains a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, records, and files (e.g., medical emergency cards, medication logs, mandated screening, students’ health records) in accordance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements. Maintains and distributes attendance related documents and reports (e.g., letters, referrals, independent study contracts, logs, reports) for conveying information, documenting activities, and providing an audit trail. Maintains student cumulative folders and related information to ensure accurate data maintenance and accessibility for approved use. Monitors students referred for illness to ensure safety and welfare. Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, injury‑related accidents) to maintain student personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adherence to Education Code, district, and school policies. Requisitions and maintains health office supplies to ensure availability at school site. Responds to emergencies to determine and implement appropriate actions required to maintain health and safety of students. Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent and one year of clerical experience involving public contact and record keeping responsibilities; and basic clerical and computational skills. Knowledge Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. Safety practices and procedures. First Aid and CPR procedures and techniques. Business telephone etiquette. Concepts of grammar and punctuation. Ability Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others. Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Administer first aid and health related services to students in accordance with established procedures. Adhere to safety practices. Operate standard office equipment using pertinent software applications. Prepare and maintain accurate records. Schedule activities and/or meetings. Gather, collate, and/or classify data and use job‑related equipment. Problem solve to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Communicate with diverse groups. Maintain confidentiality. Adapt to changing work priorities. Work as part of a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr La Mesa-Spring Valley School District