Responsible for rendering medical care to the ill or injured according to health standing orders and physician orders. Observes patients, records significant conditions and reactions, and notified the Health and Wellness Director or Physician of patientsā conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to determine the patientās progress.
- May train staff in areas of CPR, First Aide, and Crisis Intervention.
- Participates in medical examination of new students in accordance with the U.S. Department of Laborās (DOL) guidelines.
- May screen patients and direct them to the Center Physician, Dentist, Health Services Coordinator, Counselor, or public health department as appropriate.
- Assists the Physician with patient examinations.
- Prepares patients for tests and examinations.
- Prepares and administers prescribed medications.
- Maintains medical equipment and inventory of supplies and medications.
- Maintains accurate medical records, updates medical records in a timely manner, and retrieves all patient records of outside medical visits for continued care on center.
- Provides medical counseling/education to students.
- Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
- Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
- Reports violations of ethical behavior.
- Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
- Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
- Will provide on-call service at the discretion of the Director.
- Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
- Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
- Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
- Attends all required training opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.