What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician position at BeBold Recovery?
Objectives & Responsibilities:
BeBold Recovery is seeking a Medical Technician* to join its healthcare team at the South Hill Residential Program Jail and assist the supervising physician in providing care to patients. The Medical Technician will be responsible for the following:
- Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner.
- Conduct, attitude, and demeanor are to always be professional and demonstrate compassion and concern for every inmate. Additionally, all communications with correctional staff are to be professional.
- Prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients under the supervision of the RN.
- Reconcile daily drugs received from pharmacy against order forms, and ensure organization in the appropriate storage area.
- Document administration of medication on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and file as applicable.
- Ensure the pharmacy is notified of any inmate transfers or releases. · Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations regarding the administration and documentation of narcotic medications.
- Follow and uphold proper protocols, procedures, and security measures laid forth by correctional staff at all times in the workplace. This includes meeting cleanliness standards for the unit.
- Other related duties as recommended by the supervising RN or supervising physician.
Education & Certifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Certified Medication Aide Course or training course for nursing assistants
Experience:
- Prior substance abuse treatment experience preferred but not required
Compensation:
- $19 - $21/hour
- Hourly wage rate to be commensurate with experience
- Health and retirement benefits provided
- Full-time rotating shift schedule (provided two weeks in advance)
- Medical and dental insurance (50% of premiums)
- Retirement plan with $16,000 deferral and 2% match
- 15 PTO days annually (vacation and sick leave included)
- Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (others may be added to PTO)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21