Health Room Technician

Job Information

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team.

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time during the school year/approximately 10 months per year; 35 hours per week;
Monday
- Friday; full benefits.

Multiple Vacancies.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Note:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

• Interact extensively with students while providing routine care for minor and acute illnesses and chronic disorders
• Provide immediate care for accidents and injuries ranging from minor to life‑threatening
• Provide appropriate treatment of ill or injured persons
• Establish and maintain an up‑to‑date electronic student health record system
• Assist with efforts to ensure an adequate program for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Encourage parents/guardians to follow through with recommended health care
• Administer medications and perform specific treatments as ordered by a health care provider and delegated by the RN‑School Health, observe for medication and treatment side effects and take further action as indicated
• Perform lice screenings as directed by the RN‑School Health
• Communicate health‑related information as appropriate (e.g., drug/alcohol situations, suicide threats, medication/treatment orders, pregnancy concerns, accidents, etc.)
• Assist with follow‑up of long‑term absences
• Assist with vision and hearing screenings and other health screening programs
• Arrange appointments and take messages for the RN‑School Health
• Assist with record‑keeping, report preparation and inventory of health supplies
• Perform other related duties as required

• Minimum age 18 years by September 21, 2026
• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in health care support, school health services, or a related field for the job
• Current CNA certification issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing

• Ability to become certified in CPR, First Aid, and CMT by a recognized certification body (e.g., American Red Cross, Heart Association, National Safety Council) during the orientation process
• Strong math and clerical…