HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN F/C Job Listing at MyFlorida in REGION I / TBA, FL

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70043104-51371131-20130111110001 Agency Name: Corrections
Description:

Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT TECHNICIAN F/C
Broadband/Class Code: 31-1011-01
Position Number: 70043104
Annual Salary Range: $21,532.94 - $33,355.14
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
City: REGION I / TBA
Facility: REGION I /TBA
Closing Date: 6/30/2013

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website.

OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: HEALTHCARE SUPPORT

OCCUPATION: HOME HEALTH AIDES

These position(s) are located within Region I. The counties included are: Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, fingerprinting, and successful completion of a urine drug test will be a condition of employment.

OPS vacancies may also be filled from this requisition. OPS positions are paid an hourly rate of pay with no benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a training program to become a licensed practical nurse, a medical technician, or electroencephalograph technologist, or a certified nursing assistant; or Completion of a certified pharmacy technician program, possession of a certificate of award, and one year of providing pharmacy technical services; or one year of experience assisting in molding and removing casts for patients; or one year of experience in providing nursing or direct patient care services of a medical nature in a public health, medical or clinical laboratory; hospital; clinic; infirmary; nursing or convalescent home; or correctional or forensic facility or institution.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.

Successful completion of a urine drug test will be a condition of employment.

If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Or, you may fax a State of Florida application to 1-888-403-2110. Faxed applications should include the position # on each page of the application and on any other faxed documents.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach supporting documentation that includes character of service (for example, DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110. All documentation is due by the closing date of the job announcement.

DESCRIPTION

This is work providing routine, personal healthcare in the home or in a facility under the direction of a licensed health care practitioner.

Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.

Takes height, weight or conducts routine laboratory tests.

Changes bed linens, washes and irons patient's laundry, and cleans patient's quarters.

Assists patients with activities of daily living.

Administers prescribed oral medication and/or applies preparations and treatments under written direction of licensed healthcare practitioners/providers.

Purchases, prepares, and serves food for patient and other members of family.

Collects and records health information and services performed.

Entertains patient, reads aloud, and plays cards and other games with patient.

Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as requested.

Calibrates and maintains equipment as directed.

As a licensed midwife, may provide collaborative prenatal and postpartal care to pregnant women not at low risk in pregnancy, labor, and delivery, within a written protocol of a physician licensed under Chapter 458 or 459, Florida Statutes.

As a licensed midwife, may provide family planning and well-woman care by providing care, support, and information to women regarding their overall reproductive health.

Prepares written plan of action with family to ensure continuity of medical care throughout labor and delivery and to provide for immediate medical care if an emergency arises.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

EFFECTIVE10/01/02

History: 07/01/02