Medical Technician

Position: Medical Technician

Location: Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

We are hiring a full-time Medical Technician at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA. In this nursing role, you'll join a team helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth.

As a Medical Technician, you will promote good health, treat minor medical problems, respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, administer medications, and ensure that the medical needs of clients are addressed. 

Salary: $ 20.00 per hour

Shift: Combination of First/Second shift and weekends

Minimum Requirements:

• Certified as Medical Technician or Medical Assistant in which the program/facility resides.
• One-year related experience in the juvenile field.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• 401(k)
• Free Meals on Shift
• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

Primary Responsibilities:

This position promotes good health, treats minor medical conditions, provides first aid, administers medications and ensures the medical needs of the clients are addressed under the supervision of the Nurse Manger or designated licensed medical staff in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers prescription and over-the-counter medications, first aid, and triage to clients as needed on the shift.
• Perform visual inspection of medication logs to assure that client medications are administered at scheduled times
• Addresses sick calls and provides treatment under the Physician’s Standing Orders.
• Completes the medical intake process including measuring vital signs and initial health assessments.
• Maintains all medical documentation, medical history, and file on each client and abides by HIPAA compliance rules and regulations.
• Designates appropriate client referrals to the contracted physician.
• Orders and maintains stock of prescription medications, vaccines and medical supplies.
• Performs daily assessment of program medical issues and consults or coordinates with appropriate medical staff member as required to ensure medical department operations are completed.
• Responds to interventions and monitors resident physical status during the intervention.

• Certified as Medical Technician or Medical Assistant in which the program/facility resides.
• One-year related experience in the juvenile field.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must be able to learn relevant rules, regulations and procedures of the facility, including applicable requirements of licensing and accreditation.