Medical Technician - Rotating

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Academic Req:

Required – High school diploma or GED

Certifications:

Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License; current BLS certifications (PALS preferred); First aid; CPR

Work experience:

The candidate must have good organizational and communication skills, textbook knowledge of, and professional experience working with the pediatric age group, including individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as professional experience working in a healthcare setting. Must also have working knowledge of vitals, blood draws, ordering labs, medication administration, and Full-Time administration of vaccines/injections. Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Systems

Language Requirement: Fluency in English & Spanish

Work schedule: 12-hour rotating

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.

2. Communicate effectively with health care providers regarding care for the service population and be a liaison between the medical and residential services divisions.

3. Maintain adequate inventory of all medications/supplies, ensure medications/supplies are within date, and properly stored.

4. Ensure proper disposal of unused and expired medications.

5. Maintain electronic medical health care records and the federal Medical Portal.

6. Develop and maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR) for each child.

7. Administer prescription and over-the-counter medication to children.

8. Carry out all treatment orders as directed by a physician or advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure physician and/or APP orders are implemented immediately upon request.

9. Assist in daily MAR audits, ensuring proper documentation. Reporting all medication errors to the RN Manager.

10. Compile daily medical lists to be distributed appropriately.

11. Assist in the transport of children to and from the on-campus clinic for medical appointments.

12. Maintain first aid kits per licensing standards.

13. Assist in scheduling medical appointments.

14. Assist in the medical intake process.

15. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements, and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.

16. Adhere to scheduled hours of position, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by the Deputy Executive Director, Medical Services, and the Executive Director.

17. Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.

18. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures.

19. Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional, minimizing cultural misinterpretations.

20. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.

21. Implement Compass Connections' safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.

22. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.

23. Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the Compass Connections employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with the required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Monitor established health care plans for the service population as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician, and apply best practice guidelines.

2. Complete accurate documentation per agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements and standards, and program timeline requirements.

3. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by the program and federal partners.

4. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. 2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.

3. Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

4. Demonstrate the ability to:

• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff member