Health Technician
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant positions. The eligibility list will also be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until depleted. The current vacancy is 8 hours per day and positions in this classification typically work 6-8 hours per day.
The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and a structured interview.
BASIC FUNCTIONUnder the direction of an assigned administrator and a certificated School Nurse, perform a variety of clerical duties to meet the health needs of students; administer basic first aid and screen ill or injured students; prepare and maintain student health and immunization records and files.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of student health services; screen and respond to student health issues and problems; notify parents and health agencies of student illness, injury or emergencies as necessary.
Administer first aid to students; screen student health conditions; recognize illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies; take and record temperatures; clean wounds according to established procedures; provide ice packs and bandages; assist students in taking medication according to physician instructions.
Establish and maintain cumulative student health and immunization records and files; update records, logs and files with information related to health screenings, medical conditions, medications, illnesses, accidents, injuries, issues, problems, physicals and assigned activities.
Compile, verify and assemble a variety of student health and immunization data; prepare and process various health forms; duplicate and distribute materials as needed; maintain and update student medical emergency cards and information.
Initiate, receive and route telephone calls; greet and assist visitors; contact parents to follow up on screenings and request documents and student information; compose, distribute and respond to a variety of correspondence; refer students and parents to medical and social services as appropriate.
Communicate with District personnel, faculty, parents, students and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Utilize standard health instruments and equipment; operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
Administer emergency medical care such as CPR as needed; assist in coordinating response to medical emergencies.
Monitor and assist students with special health care needs as assigned; pick up and move students as needed.
Assist with coordinating and administering hearing, vision, scoliosis and other health screenings as required.
Monitor inventory levels of various health office supplies; assist with ordering, receiving, distributing and maintaining adequate inventory levels of supplies.
Maintain the health office and other work areas in a clean, orderly, sanitary and safe condition.
Attend and participate in various meetings as assigned.
OTHER DUTIESPrepare and maintain various assigned records and reports as assigned; verify excused and unexcused absences as assigned by the position; input and update student health information in an assigned computer system; maintain automated records; generate computerized lists and reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF- Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Basic first aid and CPR procedures.
- General health care practices and procedures.
- Recognize and report illnesses and injuries.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
- Record-keeping and filing techniques.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of student health services.
- Prepare and maintain student immunization and health records and files.
- Screen students and recognize illnesses, injuries and medical emergencies.
- Provide treatment and administer first aid and emergency medical care as necessary.
- Assist students with medications according to physician instructions.
- Learn, interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
- Practice Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Follow the student's Individualized Healthcare Plan and the student's Individualized Emergency Care Plan under the supervision of the credentialed School Nurse.
- Maintain confidentiality to protect the privacy of student health information.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working…
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