Medical Technician

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join their team as Medical Technicians at their facility in Harlingen, Texas. This organization is dedicated to providing emergency shelter and group home placement for children, with a focus on family reunification. The Medical Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of the children served, acting as a liaison between medical and residential services and maintaining medical records and supplies.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Demonstrate the ability to: Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following: MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, PPD, Meningococcal (preferred).
Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License; First aid; CPR.
A minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Professional experience working in a health care setting.
Working knowledge of vitals, vision and hearing screenings and medication administration.
Proficient computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records.

Nice To Haves

Meningococcal immunization (preferred)

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.
Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date and properly stored.
Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
Maintain electronic medical health care records and federal Medical Portal.
Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each child.
Administer prescription and over the counter medication to children as directed by Lead Medical Coordinator.
Carry out all treatment orders as directed by physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented in a timely manner consistent with clinical protocols and the direction of the supervising provider.
Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to Lead Medical Coordinator.
Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.
Assist in scheduling transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments.
Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.
Assist in medical intake process.
Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director.
Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Carry out established health care plans for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and apply best practice guidelines.
Complete accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
Other duties as assigned.