Health Technician (Medication Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Tucson, AZ

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution. Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution. Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route. Reports and records adverse medication reactions. Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Must meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria.
Must be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies.
Must submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP eligibility (agency notice, most recent performance appraisal, and most recent SF-50).
One-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Experience in maintaining accurate inventories of all needles, syringes and controlled substances.
Experience in preparing medications for Pharmacist review and placing automated medication orders.
Experience in reporting and recording adverse medication reactions.
Experience in administering medications (i.e. sublingual, buccal, eye, ear, nasal, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous).
Must possess one or more of the following certified programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT).
Evidence of program completion is required.
If a licensed vocational nurse, EMT, paramedic, or certified pharmacy technician, state licensure or certification must be current.
ALL applicants MUST upload evidence of program completion, at the time of application, and clearly address requirements in their resume.
Maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution (unless prior federal law enforcement coverage exists).
Must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Must complete the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques", three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia.

Nice To Haves

Prior federal law enforcement coverage may exempt from maximum age requirement.
Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum age.

Responsibilities

Administers and distributes medication to inmates in various locations within the institution.
Administers medications including Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin.
Ensures accurate patient identification, medication, dosage, time, and route for medication administration.
Reports and records adverse medication reactions.
Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff in pharmacy-related activities such as entering physician orders, preparing medications for review, preparing medication administration records, and managing storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies.
Maintains security of the institution.