Health Technician (D)

Posting expires: 11/13/2024

Salary: $18.80/hr

General Description and Classification Standards

Provides support to nursing staff (RNs or LPNs) in performing tasks associated with screening detainees and in providing routine providing routine treatment services in a detention center clinic. This is a medical support position and certification/licensures may be required. Use of this class should be restricted to a medical clinic setting only and positions should exist only where nursing or other medical professional positions are also present and filled.

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

High school diploma and completion of an approved course of study and qualifications as a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant. 1 year of work experience in medical/clinical support in an institutional or hospital setting with phlebotomy experience.

Basic computer and software skills

Preferred Education & Experience

The minimum education requirements, plus 1 year of related work experience in a detention center, jail, or prison.

Licensures and Certifications

Certified by the appropriate organization or board to work as a nursing aide, medical assistant, clinical assistant, or related health discipline. BLS (Basic Life Support Certification)

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-14

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