Medical Director - Onsite

1. Must be on site
2. Check immunization records in accordance with NYS standards before the start of camp. Only acceptable exceptions are: immunizations are against the parents religion, and a doctor's note stating the child is not a candidate for immunization due to being immunocompromised
3. Before and during camp: identify and address special needs of children, physically, psychologically, dietary and medically
4. Monitor medications brought from home for labeling with patient's name, doctor's name, Pharmacy name, date of prescription, date of expiration, name of medication, route, time and dose of medication. The medication must be in the original container
5. Administer medication as labeled, keeping records of time and dose on camp record and event records sent home to parents
6. Assist with all finger sticks for blood sugars and recording both on the log and for the parents
7. Assess and administer emergency Glucagon as indicated by standing orders
8. Assess emergency and need for additional care not offered at camp
9. Notify parents, Medical Director and Camp Director of any referrals to the hospital
10. Review records daily and identify trends in blood sugars, trauma or illness complaints
11. Keep health records for exercise, food, insulin, blood sugars and medical complaints both minor and major and send copies to parents
12. Notify Health Department of required communicable diseases, trend in illness, food related complaints
13. Supervise additional medical staff such as Physician Assistant interns provided by local colleges

• Must have current certifications in Responding to Emergencies or higher
• Current CPR certification- American Red Cross course (With 1 year re-certification)
• Be able to identify and treat, appropriately, medical and traumatic emergencies
• Strong ability for critical thinking under stress