Health Technician (D) - City of Atlanta

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. 

• Collects and records vital signs from patients. 
• Collects fluid samples from patients and processes in accordance with protocols and accepted medical standards. 
• Cleans wounds, changes dressings, and provides other assistance as directed. 
• Cleans work areas and ensures appropriate supplies are stocked. 
• Maintains records of work performed as required by process and medial protocols. 
• Provides direct assistance to nurses, physicians and other medical personnel in treating patients. 
• Stabilizes or restrains patients when required.

Decision Making

Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

None. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. 

• Knowledge of basic clinical and medical processes appropriate to an institutional clinic setting
• Ability to communicate with potentially difficult or impaired patients. 
• Ability to collect blood and other fluid samples in accordance with proper medical practice and in an efficient manner.
• Reading and writing skills appropriate to medical records and clinic environment.