What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Health Technician position at Palo Alto Unified School District?
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION :
Under the direction of the Certificated School Nurse and under the general supervision of the Assistant Principal, perform a variety of technical duties in support of student health services; administer basic first aid, dispense medications and screen ill or injured students; serve as a liaison and coordinate communications and information in support of student health services; prepare and maintain student immunization and health information, records and files
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE :
- Perform a variety of technical duties in support of student health services; screen and assess medical conditions of students; respond to student health issues and problems; notify parents, staff and health agencies of student, injury or emergencies as necessary.
- Serve as part of a medical team in the event of a disaster occurring on site using basic knowledge of emergency medical triage.
- Administer first aid and provide medical care and treatment to students as appropriate; take and record temperatures; perform first aid procedures and CPR in emergency situations as needed; dispense medications according to physician instructions.
- Serve as a liaison and coordinate health services and related communications and information between the District Nurse, students, parents and staff; follow up on health issues to assure student needs are being met.
- Prepare, maintain and update a variety of student records, logs, reports and files related to health, emergency information, immunization, medications, health office visits, illnesses, screenings, accidents, health absences, medical issues and assigned activities.
- Compile, assemble and verify student health information; prepare, process and assure accuracy and completeness of various health forms and paperwork; contact parents to request additional forms, PE and MD notes, and other documents and information as needed.
- Input a variety of student health data and other information into an assigned computer s
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