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🌟 Join Our Team as a Student Health Technician (Temp-to-Hire) 🌟

📍 Location: Washington, DC 🩺 Certifications: CNA (DC, MD, or VA), CCMA, EMT 💼 Employment Type: Temporary (16 weeks), with potential to transition to permanent

We are looking for a Student Health Technician to support the health and wellness of students within the DCPS schools. This is a temporary-to-hire position, expected to last 16 weeks, with the potential for a full-time, permanent role based on performance and program needs. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll play a key role in student care by performing a variety of screening and health-related tasks. You will be an essential part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure that students receive timely and effective healthcare services.

Why You'll Love This Role:

✨ Impactful Work: Make a difference in students' lives by providing essential health services. ✨ Collaborative Environment: Work closely with nurses, school staff, and families to promote student health. ✨ Community-Focused: Rotate between DCPS schools, contributing to the health of a diverse student population.

Key Responsibilities:

🩺 Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans under the guidance of the RN or LPN. 🔬 Perform screening procedures, including height and weight measurements, vision, and hearing tests. 📝 Record and monitor vital signs, promptly notifying the appropriate personnel of any abnormalities. 💊 Administer first aid, medications, and perform mandated health screenings (e.g., hearing, vision, height/weight). 💡 Support students by providing basic care and assisting in specialized treatments as directed by the nurse. 📦 Maintain inventory of health and first aid supplies for the school health office. 📞 Proactively communicate with parents, students, and other relevant parties to ensure proper documentation and treatment. 🔍 Ensure accurate immunization records and verify immunization history for students. 🚑 Respond to emergencies, providing immediate care and coordinating with staff to ensure students' safety. ⚠️ Document incidents (e.g., injury-related accidents, illness, suspected child abuse) and ensure timely reports to maintain student welfare.

What We’re Looking For:

🎓 Minimum Experience: 2+ years of related clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting (community health, ambulatory care, inpatient, or school health). 👶 Preferred Experience: 1+ year working with pediatrics or in a school-aged children setting. 📜 Required Certifications:

Nurse Aide or Medical Assistant certification (DC, MD, or VA), EMT, or CCMA certification.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Pediatric First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.

What You’ll Bring:

💬 Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively interact with students, parents, and staff. 🩺 Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize changes in vital signs and student health conditions. 🤝 Collaboration: Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 📚 Knowledge of Health Practices: Familiarity with school health policies and mandated screenings.

Compensation:

💵 Pay Rate: $22/hr.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting student health and want to work in an impactful and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply! This temp-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to transition into a permanent role, providing growth and stability within the community.

🚀 Apply today and help us shape the future of student health!