Health Technician (AMS Avondale) 85345

Nursing Technician

The Nursing Technician provides support to all employees and serves as a Research & Development Specialist in the fields of Nursing and School Health. Providing support in addressing the health needs of students; assisting in implementing the school health program; and providing appropriate care and/or referral for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students. Administer first aid and medication to students according to district policy and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides professional expertise in the fields of Nursing and School Health
• Acts as a liaison between the schools and outside groups. Fosters relationships with the Arizona Department of Health and non-profit organizations that provide services to the schools or assist the schools with training and other initiatives
• Research local laws and practices for possible implementation in AZ schools
• Conduct quarterly health office site audits
• Analyze trends in audit outcomes to strategize additional training
• Notify students' guardian of visits to the Health Office.
• Offer care for student injuries.
• Create an Arizona Health Record for each student.
• Record immunizations, vision, and hearing test results.
• Maintain all prescription and non-prescription medication with proper security measures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized office.
• Maintain and rotate supplies.
• Complete weekly accident and health office visit reports for Administrators.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Conduct hearing and vision screening.
• Complete and send immunization and hearing reports to the state.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor

Compensation: $15.50 - $17 hourly DOE

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Positively interact with all students.
• Create a safe environment that the student feels safe in.
• Ability to identify individual student medical needs.
• Good communication skills with, students, coworkers, administration and parents.
• Ability to collaborate with other school staff.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Be detailed, organized and timely in completion of work

Qualifications:

• Hold a Minimum of Medical Assistant Certificate
• Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP level one fingerprint clearance card at all times.
• The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and written skills
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• 2 years School-based experience
• CPR AED and First Aid Certified

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!