Med Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have an automobile and current automobile insurance.
• Must be over 21 years of age for state certification requirements.
• High school diploma or GED.
• State certification as a Medical Assistant (Med-Tech), or equivalent education with diploma.
• At least one year of experience administering medication.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the description also lists word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other software packages.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug urinalysis and criminal background check; any criminal record must be cleared under TJJD requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Skills in administering medications, documenting observations, reading or learning to read PPD tests, handling medication reactions, and charting observations.
• Ability to work with multicultural people and hostile, aggressive, or mentally disturbed juveniles; maintain confidentiality; and apply universal health precautions.
• Working knowledge of inventory procedures, facility rules, juvenile justice standards and procedures, safety and security techniques, and applicable court-system policies and terminology.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, appropriate relationships, social adjustment, and physical restraint techniques to prevent injury, serious property damage, or escapes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; make reasoned judgments and decisions; manage time and multiple tasks; prepare clear, accurate, impartial documentation; and maintain professional conduct in stressful situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, colleagues, outside agencies, county employees and officials, juvenile justice representatives, and the public.
• Must be able to work rotating schedules, including double shifts of 16 or more hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to attend accredited courses as instructed by a supervisor.
• Must be able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or carrying 50–100 pounds, and running to an emergency location when backup response is needed.
• Must comply with the stated uniform and personal-appearance requirements, including covering visible tattoos and following restrictions on jewelry, piercings, and nails.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver medications to juveniles/cadets at designated facilities and residential program sites.
• Receive medication instructions from the LVN, note special reactions to monitor, verify medications are secured for transport, match each juvenile/cadet to the medication, and observe medication intake.
• Document medication times, locations, observations, reactions, complaints, and refusals; promptly report issues to the LVN or appropriate supervisor.
• Watch for contradictions or drug reactions, begin emergency precautions or processes when needed, and immediately contact the LVN.
• Maintain pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medication inventories; secure medication areas; check their security at the beginning of each shift; rotate stock by expiration date; track supply needs; and assist with prescription medication inventories and pharmacy retrievals.
• Read PPD tests when instructed, chart names, identification numbers, dates, and results, and notify the LVN or stand-by doctor of potential problems.
• Assist the LVN with monthly or quarterly quality assurance audits, complete audit forms, and submit them to appropriate personnel.
• Organize the daily sick-call list and assist with first response to medical emergencies.
• Perform routine office functions, including filing, copying, preparing medication forms, completing reports, and contacting the nurse by phone when necessary.
• Implement available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies, and treatment interventions; ensure residents understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors.
• Observe and document resident behavior, provide individual and crisis coping techniques, maintain communication with staff to support continuity of care, and use verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Provide oversight and participate in committees and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain juvenile/cadet and program confidentiality; report suspected abuse or employee unprofessional conduct; and comply with applicable PREA, TJJD, ANE, county, department, and legal requirements.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings and perform other duties or reassigned work as directed by supervisors.