Medical Technician

Compass Connections • Los Fresnos, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is a Texas-based non-profit organization with over a century of collective child welfare experience, dedicated to impacting and meeting the needs of the community's most vulnerable children and families. We are a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. We are seeking a Medical Technician who is passionate about making a difference and guided by care and compassion.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License.
• Current BLS certifications (PALS preferred).
• First aid certification.
• CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Textbook knowledge of and professional experience working with pediatric age group including developmentally disabled persons.
• Professional experience working in a health care setting.
• Working knowledge of vitals, blood draws, ordering labs, medication administration and administration of vaccines/injections.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Systems.
• 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 complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, PPD, and 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification

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.
• Carry out all treatment orders as directed by physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented immediately upon request.
• Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to RN Manager.
• Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.
• Assist in transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments.
• Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.
• Assist in scheduling of medical appointments.
• 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, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Deputy Executive Director, Medical Services and Executive Director.
• Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, deescalation, and containment.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
• Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional, minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
• 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.
• Monitor established health care plans for service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and applying 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.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity and treatment for all employees regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED