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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:CORRECTIONAL CENTER MEDICAL ATTENDANT II
Code:470035 WBP
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Supervises Medical Attendants I in assisting Correctional Center medical clinic personnel with inmate examinations and clinic maintenance; assists in providing security by maintaining order and supervising the conduct of inmates in the Correctional Center medical clinic; provides emergency medical treatment to inmates and staff; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the use of considerable judgment in providing medical assistance to inmates and staff, supervising the work of subordinate personnel, and in clinic maintenance and security.

TYPICAL DUTIES
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1.Supervises post assignments, and coordinates medical unit activities.
2.Inspects medical equipment, maintains cleanliness of treatment areas, and maintains supplies.
3.Prepares inmate injury reports, collects data for statistical reports, and makes daily reports on the medical unit operation.
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4.Assists physicians and dentists, and coordinates inmate referrals to Nassau County Medical Center with transportation officers.
5.Coordinates personal optical and podiatry service contracts for medical section.
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6.Provides emergency first aid to inmates and staff.

*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of first aid techniques and all phases of medical emergency technology.
2.Considerable knowledge of basic routines in the operation of a health clinic and the examination of patients.
3.Ability to learn the care and use of firearms.
4.Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
5.Ability to supervise inmates and maintain security precautions.
6.Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school
and, either
a.Three years of satisfactory experience as an assistant to a physician in the examination and treatment of patients,
or
b.Three years of satisfactory, paid or formal volunteer, experience rendering first aid.

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Title:CORRECTIONAL CENTER MEDICAL ATTENDANT II
Code:470035 WBP
Page:2 of 2


Necessary Special Requirements
Candidates for this title cannot be approved until they have satisfactory Civil Service Medical and Psychological reports.
and
Continuing possession of a valid certificate as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician issued by the New York State Department of Health;
or
Continuing possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.


1/26/88
624/93
Revised 10/30/90, 11/9/93
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