Summer Staff Conference Center Health Technician

Position Objective:

The CC Health Technician assists, reports to, and supports the CC Health Supervisor with all health needs of participants and staff, in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Conference Center (“CC”) Health Technician is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs.  They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Manage and stock the CC Healthcare Center.
• Storage, handling and dose medication in compliance with MHA’s Medication Policy and Procedures.
• Assist with transportation of campers or staff to urgent care or hospital using MHA’s “2 Person Policy.”
• Access Circuitree-Health history/emergency contact form, parent/guardian consent, and Medication Administration Record
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Health Supervisor.
• Check / document AEDs weekly.
• Document each camper’s or parent’s clinical encounters in Circuitree and MHA staff/JEMS/AMATA/CILTS in Camp Health Log.
• Carry First Aid back pack, (Epi-pens and Benadryl) on Beach Day and connect as needed with Health Supervisor by phone.
• Participate in Health Screening of Campers and Staff as needed.
• With Health Supervisor’s support, locate, complete and distribute Employee or Volunteer Incident Report, referral form and Workers’ Compensation Packet (DWC-1), or Campers’ Incident Report and Campers’ insurance form.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• none

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• Current American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED which includes care of infant, child, and adult.
• College or university course work in preventative health practice, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology are preferred.

Work Experience:

• Preferred experience (work or volunteer) working in health services environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with and lead a team with good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must be a punctual and responsible individual.
• Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Must be observant and attentive.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to see, hear, grasp, and speak English.

• The employee is frequently required to run, crouch, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.