Job Information
SNOWFLAKE UNIFIED SCHOOL DIST #5 High School Health Tech FY 26-27 in SNOWFLAKE, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7419103
Summary:
Under direction of a school nurse, provides for basic health needs of students and other employees. Duties include: maintains healthy school environments by promoting cleaning practices for staff, students and families; assisting with special needs students personal and hygiene needs; conducting hearing and sight screenings; maintaining medical records; administering medications according to instructions; and monitoring students condition. Incumbents may also perform routine clerical duties
Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge (position requirements at entry)
- Modern office equipment and procedures;
- Customer service principles.
- Safety and security procedures;
Skills (position requirements at entry)
- Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Operating modern office equipment;
- Filing;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Graduate of accredited program.
- Eligibility from military education.
- Or any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry)
- First Aid, AED and CPR certifications.
- EMT, CNA or MA Certification required;
- Arizona Drivers License
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
Essential Functions:
- Provides basic first aid to school site students, staff, and campus visitors.
- Performs medical procedures such as diabetic care, tube feedings, catheterizations, seizure care, and other medical duties as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training and supervised by the District nurse).
- Administers rescue medications such as SVNs, inhalers, Epi-pens, Klonopin, rectal Diastat, etc. as prescribed by medical professionals (with appropriate training).
- Administers daily prescription and over-the-counter medications to students in accordance with school board policy under the supervision of the school administrator and maintains accurate records of medication given.
- Reviews student immunization records to ensure state compliance.
- Screens new students for vision, hearing, and immunization history.
- Organizes and documents annual vision and hearing screening, prepares subsequent screening lists, and sends referrals as directed by RNs.
- Organizes health office by setting up student health files, emergency cards, medication logs, and substitute file.
- Reviews all student health files and emergency cards for any health concerns, and informs district RN.
- Complies with COVID-19 practices and procedures.
- Orders and maintains school health and first aid supplies.
- Document daily student health office visits.
- Completes accident reports clearly and concisely for all accidents where student is seen by a medical professional or 911 is called.
- Compiles periodic and year-end reports per District directives.
- Duplicates and distributes approved educational and instructional materials on health to teachers, parents and students.
- Provides hygiene related demonstrations and services in the classroom as needed (hand washing).
- Acts as liaison between teachers, parents, students and administrators.
- Notifies principal and RN in any and all emergencies.
- Notifies principal of any situation that might be considered child abuse or neglect.
- Notifies RN of any infectious or contagious disea es that might require exclusion of the student from school.
- Adheres to all policies, regulations and district rules.
- Performs related duties as requested.
- Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed.
Marginal Functions:
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,