Health Room Technician I

Posting number: FY26-00406

Department: School Health Program

Job classification: Health Room Technician I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing, Human Services, Medical/Dental

Summary

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting.
 
We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team.

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time during the school year/approximately 10 months per year; 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday; full benefits

Multiple Vacancies 

This position provides a wide variety of para-professional health services to students, school staff and, on occasion, community members in the school setting. Most work-hours will be assigned at a specific school; however some travel may be required for substitutions at other schools or for special assignments; school assignment is based on program needs.  Supervision is received from the RN - School Health.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Examples of duties

• Interact extensively with students while providing routine care for minor and acute illnesses and chronic disorders
• Provide immediate care for accidents and injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening
• Provide appropriate treatment of ill or injured persons
• Establish and maintain an up-to-date electronic student health record system
• Assist with efforts to ensure an adequate program for the prevention and control of commu