What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Chaperone position at DA Brand?
Reporting to the Health Center Manager, transport and accompany students to Emergency Room visits and outside medical appointments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport students to and from the Emergency Room and/or off-campus medical appointments, utilizing an Academy vehicle, in a safe and efficient manner
- Remain with student for emergency treatment
- Communicate with Health Center and parents regarding student’s condition in a timely and effective manner
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all student conditions and records
- Transport medical records, medications, x-rays and lab equipment to/from the hospital, pharmacy and Health Center
- Perform errands in surrounding towns, as necessary
Qualifications:
Completion of 12th grade or equivalent; 1 – 3 years experience driving a vehicle; Valid Massachusetts driver’s license; Ability to respond to all calls and pages within ten minutes; Ability to transport the student from Health Center within thirty minutes of the initial call
Physical Demands
- Ability to rarely lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Close visual acuity
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to frequently bend or lift
- Ability to occasionally stoop, reach, kneel
- Ability to rarely push/pull up to 200 lbs.
Working Conditions
The worker is subject to outside environmental and weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Deerfield Academy is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.