What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Technician position at Aspire Medical Staffing?
Aspire Medical Staffing is currently seeking a highly motivated Public Health Technician to join our team in supporting the health and well-being of communities. In this role, you will play a key part in implementing public health initiatives and working alongside healthcare professionals to address various health issues.
The Public Health Technician will assist in collecting data, conducting health screenings, and supporting disease prevention activities. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on community health by promoting education and awareness about various public health topics.
At Aspire Medical Staffing, we are committed to advancing public health and providing dedicated support to healthcare facilities and organizations.
What you'll do:
There are two major divisions within Public Health: Community Health Management and Force Health Management.
- Performs epidemiological investigations, patient interviews and health education/control measures
- Monitor treatment/follow-up actions on infectious patients and their contacts as well as personnel exposed to blood and body fluids.
- Monitor Rabies control program
- Assist with investigation of disease outbreaks.
- Conduct food inspections
- Performs occupational health assessments.
- Conducts sanitation evaluations
- Assist in scheduling and coordination of the deployment health assessments.
Where you'll work: 21st Aerospace Medical Squadron (AMOS) at the 21st Medical Group at Peterson Air Force Base (AFB) and Schriever AFB, CO.
Address:
1334 W. Stewart Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
What your schedule will be: Monday through Friday 7am to 4:30pm
Who we are: Aspire Medical Staffing is a clinician owned and operated medical staffing company founded in 2011, contracting with Commercial and Federal medical agencies, facilities and schools. We believe in a collaborative effort with all patient care. Our medical teams always consist of support from team leaders and an efficient way to communicate and collaborate with everyone. Join Aspire Medical Staffing today to help service our Military and their families.
Qualifications:
- How you qualify:
- Knowledge in and understanding of Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
- Knowledge in proper selection of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Experience: Must have at least two years' experience in a related public/community health/nursing position OR 4 years of prior military experience in a public Health position.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing/Allied Health/Community Health/Public Health OR prior military training, and successful completion of Air Force, Army, or Navy Public Health Technical training.
- Certification: Occupational Hearing Conservationist Certification (within 6 months of employment)
- BLS (through the American Heart Association)
- Must be a US citizen
For more information, please contact Trinese Barnett at 210.488.6129
