Medical Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Polk County Central County Jail - Bartow, FL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Night, JOB SUMMARY

Delivers quality medication administration services consistent within the scope of practice and adhering to established company protocols.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration of medication by the following routes: oral, rectal, vaginal, optic, ophthalmic, nasal, topical, transdermal, buccal, sublingual, aerosol, nebulizer, and oral metered dose inhalers

Document medication administration, side effects of medication, refusals, and counseling
Pre-package medications for administration in areas outside the medical unit as required
Count controlled substances with oversight by an RN or LPN
Communicate with RN/LPN regarding medication concerns such as adverse effects, non-compliance, or potential safety issues
Reporting of medication errors or potential medication errors to RN/LPN
Provides safe and effective care and assumes responsibility for the care delivered
Takes and documents vital signs, height, and weight
Assists with electrocardiograms (ECGs/EKGs)
Measures and records intake and output
Schedules appointments
Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification required

1-2 years of CNA experience preferred
Current basic life support (BLS) certification required
Completion of medication certification from an accredited program
Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

       FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests
May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice)

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

 Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions. 

May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.  
Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.  
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.