LYNWOOD USD
Revision Date: Jun 21, 2023

BASIC FUNCTION:

The job of Senior Health Services Technician is done for the purpose/s of supporting students, district wide, by providing specialized health care services as well as administering first aid and dispensing prescribed medications; coordinating with other personnel in supporting students with special needs; documenting activities in accordance with established guidelines and/or regulatory requirements; assisting in conducting health screenings and services; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, students, and staff.

This job reports to designated administrator.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Essential Functions
Administers emergency first aid and scheduled medication to students under the direction of the Health Services Specialist for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
 
Assists the Health Services Specialist in completing health screenings and/or hired screening providers (e.g. lice, vision, hearing, dental, etc.) for the purpose of identifying health concerns and/or delivering school health services in compliance with established guidelines.
 
Assists in verbal and written communication(s) for the purpose of conveying health information to students, teachers, and parents.
 
Assists with the care of special need students and procedures for students as directed by the Health Services Specialist (e.g. feeding tubes, catheterization, administering insulin, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile students.
 
Attends meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of gathering information required to perform assigned job duties.
 
Communicates with administrators, parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting needed treatment and/or complying with legal requirements.
 
Compiles data and prepares a wide variety of written materials and reports (e.g. hearing report, annual immunization report, and dental report, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information for the State, LACOE, and the District.
 
Distributes information on a variety of health subjects (e.g. lice, drug prevention, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of providing instructional materials to teachers, students and/or parents.
 
Implements and monitors mandated immunizations and physical exam requirements for the purpose of ensuring compliance with District policies and procedures, State and Federal Laws; and promoting needed treatment.
 
Maintains digital student health informational records (e.g. daily medical log, medical emergency cards, health and immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by regulatory requirements.
 
Maintains inventory of medications and office supplies for the purpose of ensuring items availability as needed.
 
Monitors students referred to the health room and refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of ensuring their safety and providing information on available follow-up treatment and services.

Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. data entry of medical information, immunization records, answering calls, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting health services activities.
 
Prepares and distributes a variety of health-related reports, notices, and referrals (e.g. lists, forms, records, notices, and correspondences, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
 
Present pertinent health information to students, parents, and staff in Parent/Staff meetings (e.g. when to send your student to the health office, when to keep your child home, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, facilitating communication, and/or providing information or directions.
 
Reports suspected incidents (physical, sexual, and/or substance abuse, contagious diseases) to appropriate authorities and District personnel for the purpose of maintaining student personal health and safety and adhering to Education Code, district, and/or school policies.
 
Marginal Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

INITIAL/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in a job-related field. 
• Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification.
• Valid first aid and CPR certificate issued from an authorized agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: triage students for health and safety concerns; compile and verify data and prepare reports; work independently; and plan and organize work.
 
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic health office practices; basic first aid and CPR; clean and sterile treatment techniques; operation of a computer and data entry techniques; and record-keeping.
 
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related information or concerns; ability to stay on task despite frequent interruption; develop cooperative and effective working relationships with others; using tact, patience and courtesy; ability to critically think through a situation, take initiative to perform tasks, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 30% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.