Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.

What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.

Position Summary
The Medical Technician at the Fieldston Middle/Upper Health Office is a temporary full-time position scheduled to begin October 1, 2024 and is expected to end on or around December 31, 2024 with potential for extension.

The Nurse’s Offices are responsible for providing registered nursing services including triage, assessment, treatment, and education to students with acute medical needs or long term care plans. There are three Nurse’s Offices at ECFS: (1) at Ethical Culture which has a registered nurse and health office assistant on staff, (1) at Fieldston Lower which has a registered nurse on staff, and (1) at Fieldston Middle/Upper which has two registered nurses and a health office assistant on staff.

The hiring range for this position is $25.00-$35.00 per hour. When determining the salary for an offer, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Please note that this is an onsite role and is not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the Medical Technician will include:

• Being responsible for general administrative operations of the Nurse’s Office including answering phone calls and emails, issuing student late passes and elevator passes, maintaining, filing and archiving paperwork, and communicating with attendance coordinators and athletic trainer;

• Providing basic treatment and/or monitoring student-patients in the nurse’s office and adjacent isolation rooms under the direction of a registered nurse, including, but not limited to:

  • measurement and recording of vital signs including blood pressure, heart and respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, and temperature;

  • fingerstick blood glucose or ketone tests, using glucometer or blood ketone meter including administering urine tests with urine test strips;

  • administering glucagon, naloxone, or epinephrine auto-injector as required;

  • assisting supervised students to take their own oral, topical and inhalant medication according to NYSED’s Medication Management Guidelines for Schools;

  • application of small dressings or splints per health services protocols;

  • observing that equipment used to administer continuous flow oxygen is working and that all tubes are in place;

  • oral suctioning, as required;

  • patient transport, carrying, and positioning;

• Data entry of student information, including immunization and medical forms, into the health records system;

• Running compliance reports related to health records management, and may contact parents in the event of an outstanding requirement;

• Maintaining and distributing mobile first aid kits for school trips;

• Submitting facilities work orders and visitor request forms to campus operations, as needed;

• Assisting the Nurses in preparing a substitute nurse binder;

• Restocking and order medical and office supplies;

• Maintaining bulletin boards in the Nurse’s Office by posting accurate signage, schedules, phone numbers and emergency procedures;

• Assisting in maintaining spaces within the Nurse’s Office through proper infection control procedures;

• Escorting students from the Nurse’s Office to their parent, guardian, or caregiver;

• Performing other projects or duties, as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid New York State Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification;

• Valid AHA or equivalent CPR/AED certification;

• Proficiency with the Google environment, including GMail, GDocs, GSheets;

• Ability to analyze and revise operating practices to improve efficiency;

• Experience with electronic health records management systems;

• Exceptional communication skills;

• Experience working with children;

• Must have the ability to work independently and as member of a team;

• Must possess excellent customer service skills;

• Respect and appreciation for diversity in all of its forms;

• Ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;

• Capacity to be compliance with school policies, state regulations and educational standards;

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of specific information pertaining to students.

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please submit a resume, along with the contact information for at least three professional references.
EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.