Health Technician (Float)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision, the Hawaii Keiki (HK) Float Health Technician is responsible for coordinated school health tasks including; providing mobile support for school health services. This includes the ability to travel between multiple schools within a school day to cover medication administration needs and to fill in when regular health technicians are absent due to illness or leave. The Float Health Technician ensures continuity of care and assists with various coordinated school health tasks, as needed, across different sites within a designated complex area. The Float Health Technician will assist with coverage of the health needs of students, data entry and health education as requested. Will facilitate virtual and/or in person visits with a HK Nurse Practitioner (APRN).

Learn more about the program at www.nursing.hawaii.edu/hawaii-keiki.

Location: Kailua High School, Kailua-Kalahei Complex Area

Hours per week: 32.5; Mon-Fri 7:30am-2:30pm

Pay rate: $22.25 per hour

Paid leave: Spring, fall and winter breaks according to the school calendar

**This position is not scheduled to work during the summer break.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training/Experience

Minimum

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification in a health related field or equivalent job related work experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification, or current BLS Certification
• Experience working in an outpatient clinical setting.

Knowledge/Skills

Minimum

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Customer service skills
• Familiarity with Patient Confidentiality laws (HIPAA)
• Vital sign measurement
• Proficient in Microsoft applications with the ability to navigate electronic systems, manage digital files, enter data and communicate effectively using electronic platforms.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off benefits
• 100% employee health and dental coverage and vision
• Flexible spending plan
• Identity & fraud protection
• Supplemental insurance (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital benefit)
• 100% company paid group Life/AD&D/LTD insurance
• Continuing education
• Retirement plan with up to 3% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance, Prepaid legal with competitive rates

UHP Hawai‘i is an EEO employer.