Student Health Service Aide II

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Job 9527
Pay Level II

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General Description
Student is responsible for performing work under the limited supervision of qualified health personnel accomplishing tasks within established procedures.

Duties (may include but not limited to)
Assists with care
Fills out injury reports
Attends campus events on and off campus
Communicates information to athletic trainers
Takes temperature, pulse and respiration counts
Applies simple dressings to injuries
Maintains and operates equipment

Additional Requirements (may include but not limited to)
Exhibits excellent communication skills
Must have current CPR and first aid certification
Must have previous medical knowledge
Must have the ability to travel
Must sign a confidentiality agreement

The description above reflects the general duties and requirements considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered a comprehensive description of all work requirements which may be inherent to the position. Individual departments may have specific requirements not detailed above.

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