NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | CORRECTIONAL CENTER MEDICAL ATTENDANT I |
Code | : | 470031 WBL |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
1. | Notifies floor supervisors when inmates are needed for sick call, and determines which inmates are to be examined or treated. | ||
2. | Maintains treatment and medication log during sick call. | ||
* | 3. | Assists in the conduct of clinical examinations, and in providing treatments such as the application of bandages and dressings. | |
4. | Records weight and height measurements of inmates prior to examinations. | ||
* | 5. | Collects and delivers specimens for examinations to the Medical Center or Health Department. | |
6. | Maintains inventory of medication and medical supplies. | ||
7. | Sterilizes and stores medical instruments. | ||
8. | Maintains sanitary conditions in the medical clinic. | ||
* | 9. | Arranges for inmate examinations at the Medical Center. | |
* | 10. | Provides emergency first aid to inmates and staff, as required. |
1. | Considerable knowledge of first aid techniques, and all phases of medical emergency technology. |
2. | 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 supervise inmates and maintain security precautions. |
5. | Ability to maintain records. |
Title | : | CORRECTIONAL CENTER MEDICAL ATTENDANT I | |
Code | : | 470031 WBL | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |
a. | Two years of satisfactory experience as an assistant to a medical doctor in the examination and treatment of patients, or |
b. | Two years of satisfactory, paid or formal volunteer, experience rendering first aid. |