Health Technician (Medication Technician)
About The Position
The Health Technician (Medication Technician) serves at a Federal Bureau of Prisons institution, administering and distributing medications to inmates in the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, and other designated areas. The technician administers oral, topical, nebulized, metered-dose inhaler, and insulin medications in accordance with nationally recognized safe medical practices, accurately verifying the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route. The role includes reporting and documenting adverse medication reactions and assisting a Pharmacist or other appropriate staff with pharmacy-related activities, such as entering physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparing medications for Pharmacist review, preparing medication administration records, and storing and inventorying pharmacy supplies. The incumbent also shares responsibility with other correctional institution employees for maintaining institutional security. Correctional duties take precedence over other responsibilities and are performed regularly. Applicants must meet the stated experience or education qualifications and the selective placement factor: completion of at least one certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician program. Evidence of completion is required; applicable licensure or certification must be current. Appointment is subject to pre-employment screening and successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, or qualifying graduate education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Qualifying experience may include maintaining accurate inventories of needles, syringes, and controlled substances; preparing medications for Pharmacist review and placing automated medication orders; reporting and recording adverse medication reactions; or administering medications.
- Completion of at least one certified program in nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT); evidence of completion is required.
- If applicable, current state licensure or certification is required for licensed vocational nurses, EMTs, paramedics, or certified pharmacy technicians.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC and credit checks, and applicable firearms authorization inquiry is required.
- Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia, is required.
- Applicants seeking CTAP or ICTAP selection priority must meet program eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified, and submit the required supporting documents.
- Education used to meet a qualification or substitution requirement must be supported by legible transcripts; academic degrees and coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Administer and distribute medications to inmates in the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, and other designated institutional locations.
- Administer medications, including oral, topical, nebulized, metered-dose inhaler, and insulin medications, following nationally recognized safe medical practices and verifying patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.
- Report and record adverse medication reactions.
- Assist a Pharmacist or other appropriate staff with pharmacy-related activities, including entering physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparing medications for Pharmacist review and medication administration records, and storing and inventorying pharmacy supplies.
- Maintain institutional security and perform correctional responsibilities on a regular and recurring basis.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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