Health Services Technician (Substitute)

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JOB Typical Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hourly Rate: $24.66/hr BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of an administrator; maintains health records, completes reports and documents student conditions all in accordance with school law and District standards and regulations; administers medication and routine first aid to ill or injured students; assists students requiring specialized physical health care services or procedures; assists with the preparation and arrangements for health screening programs performed by the District Nurse; and performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Health Services Technician classification is the entry level class in the Health Services series and is distinguished from the classification of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in that while both perform routine clerical duties, the latter does not track school health records and does not have primary responsibilities for administering student medication, identifying student health issues and administering CPR and first aid. The Health Services Technician classification is distinguished from the classification of Instructional Assistant – Medically Fragile/Orthopedically Handicapped in that the latter has primary responsibilities in providing instructional assistance to students with disabilities of the highest degree of medical severity and does not maintain student health records. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience, education and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical combination would be the following: EDUCATION Graduation from high school. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA) training or college course work in nursing, health, biology, physiology or related field is highly desirable. EXPERIENCE: *One (1) year of experience providing first aid or working in a health care service environment. SUBSTITUTION: May substitute one year of college level coursework for one year of experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid first aid and CPR certificate issued from an authorized agency. SELF_CERTIFICATION OF TYPING/KEYBOARDING SKILLS: *It is preferred (but not required) that incumbents in this classification be skilled in typing/keyboarding at a minimum of 35 words per minute. A typing test will not be given. Applicants may submit an online typing certificate obtained from www.typingmaster.com at time of application to certify that they have such skills. *Pending approval of revisions to class specification at Personnel Commission meeting on 11/12/2019. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic health office practices, terminology, procedures and equipment; Health and safety regulations, including medication administration and Bloodborne pathogens; Basic first aid and CPR procedures; Clean and sterile treatment techniques; Report preparation techniques; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Office administrative practices and procedures, including record-keeping; Telephone techniques and etiquette; Computer operations and the use of standard business software; Immunization laws and procedures; Customer Service Skills. ABILITY TO: Communicate with others regarding a variety of health-related activities or concerns; Provide health information to parents, students, and staff; Follow medication administration in accordance with Federal and State Law (EC 49414, 49414.5) Learn and apply applicable rules, regulations and laws affecting student health and safety; Learn and follow policies and procedures of the school and district health programs; Learn procedures and operate a variety of special medical equipment; Screen students for various health and safety concerns; Exercise patience, tact, courtesy, and concern for the feelings of students and adults in difficult and sometimes stressful situations; Compile and verify data and prepare reports; Work independently with little direction; Plan and organize work; Administer first aid, CPR and emergency health care services in accordance with District policies and procedures; Observe health and safety regulations; Communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, parents and staff; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and others encountered in the course of work; Complete work with many interruptions; Operate a computer, using standard business software; Establish and maintain accurate health files, records, reports and referrals; Type at 35 words per minute from clear copy; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Interact effectively with parents of diverse backgrounds and experiences; Maintain confidential student health information and records. COMPETENCIES: Teamwork Planning & Organizing Decision Making Flexibility Analysis and Problem Solving Handling Stress PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employees in this classification may sit for extended periods of time;, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance; must speak clearly, hear normal voice conversation, maintain balance, walk, have rapid mental/muscular coordination, stand, have depth perception, stoop/bend, sit, crawl, kneel, squat, bend repeatedly, see small details, push, reach over head, pull, and use a computer and a telephone. WORK ENVIRONMENT Employees in this classification work inside and outside; in direct contact with students, the public and other district staff; are exposed to air and blood-borne pathogens and germs, bodily fluids, communicable diseases, and emergency situations; work without guidance from supervisor. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION RECRUITMENT TYPE: Open - Anyone can apply. CERTIFICATION TYPE: Substitute Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. Eligibles will be contacted in rank order to be processed as a substitute employee by Human Resources. APPLICATION PROCESS All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified. Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases. SCREENING PROCESS The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list. EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature. EXAM PROTESTS Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will expire after six (6) months. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change. SELECTION PROCESS Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times. OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement upon recommendation of the hiring manager and approval by Human Resources based upon: A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class. B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class. C) Difficulty experienced in the recruitment of candidates to meet the vacancy needs in the class. D) Additional skills or qualifications of the candidate that make them especially qualified for the position. E) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification. BENEFITS Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees: -Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves. -Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 7% of gross earnings. Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week: -Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT The Anaheim Union High School District prohibits discrimination intimidation harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. the following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: 504 Coordinator: Adela Cruz, Contact for Disability Discrimination Concerns • Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 • Email: cruz_ad@auhsd.us Title IX Coordinator(Employees): Amie Maya, Director, Human Resources • Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 • Email: Maya_a@auhsd.us Title II Coordinator: Melanie Thomasson, Contact for Ensuring Equal Opportunity • Location: 501 N. Crescent Way, Anaheim, CA 92801 • Email: thomasson_me@auhsd.us The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice. FOR FURTHER JOB INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE GO ONLINE TO WWW.AUHSD.US