MEDICATION TECHNICIAN

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location
Main Campus - San Diego, CA

Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range
$20.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
PM

Job Category
Behavioral Health Support Staff

Description

Open Position: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm

SUMMARY

To create a safe and favorable group climate for the emotional nurturance and healthy development of each child at San Diego Center for Children, mainly through the assistance of medication administration. The Med Tech is also responsible for providing physical care, social and moral guidance for the children in care. Med Techs are encouraged to make responsible suggestions for the improvement of the agency. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Nursing Manager.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR when necessary.
• Ensure SDCC policies and procedures are always utilized in dispensing and monitoring effects of children's medication, including distribution of routine and PRN medication when deemed necessary and clinically appropriate and approved.
• Responsible for the storage, distribution, change and discontinuation of our client's medication upon physician approval.
• Observes clients; records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Nurse Manager and Physician of client's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Accountable for the safety and whereabouts of children while in care by nursing.
• Maintain proper records/documentation, to include reporting any changes in client's conditions; and behavior.
• Perform a routine check on any physical hold every 15 minutes for duration of the hold. Clinician approval for any hold exceeding 30 minutes or in 30 minute increments thereafter.
• Always intervene with escalated and/or assaultive children in a manner which ensures the dignity and self-respect of the child, and consistent with agency policies, including SPA principles.
• Attends treatment team milieu meetings and treatment reviews as assigned
• Engages in professional conduct (role model behavior and appropriate boundaries) and abides by all SDCC policies and procedures and employee handbook guidelines at all times.
• Responsible for placing clients on precautions and discontinuing precautions when deemed necessary and approval has been obtained by Nurse, Nurse Manager or Clinician.
• May be responsible for scheduling labs for clients; standing or STAT.
• Responsible for obtaining heights, weights and vital signs as ordered per physician.
• Maintain ongoing and professional communication/consultation with the child's legal guardians regarding child's medical appointments and medication changes.
• Provides direct support and assistance to CDC staff in a crisis situation when not involved in performing required medical functions.
• Occasionally may be called to assist NPS when a crisis or injury presents to provide basic first aid.
• Ensure daily utilization of the child's Individualized Emergency Intervention Plan (IEIP) and, when requested, assist the child, his/her therapist and teacher in the development of IEIP.
• Communicates effectively with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to provide a cohesive plan of care for patients.
• Responsible at all times for clear and concise documentation of children's progress in treatment through the timely completion of daily shift reports; nursing notes, MARS signed prior to end of shift daily; Special Precaution Form as needed; Serious Incident Reports as needed and any other documentation related to departmental operational functions.
• Occasionally may need to drop off or pick up clients medication from designated pharmacy or school always utilizing SDCC vehicle policy and procedures.
• Understanding and following children's personal rights guidelines at all times.
• Interact with children in a manner which supports the development of therapeutic relationships by applying Trauma Informed principles.
• Proper interacting with internal and external customers in a professional manner while ensuring client safety and satisfaction is a priority.
• Ability to work with other members in a multi-disciplinary treatment setting.
• Actively participates in all assigned staff meetings and trainings.
• May occasionally pick up assignments to work as a Child Development Counselor Med Tech in both the children's and adolescent residential programs upon nurse manager approval.
• San Diego Center for Children may redeploy staff as needed to ensure operational needs are meet for the safety of our organization, youth and staff. For the purpose of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, SDCC may be required to modify work schedules, job duties/functions or assignments as needed with minimal to no notice.
• Other job related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years experience as a medical office assistant or 1 year of Child Development Counselor experience
• Valid California Drivers License
• Must be 21 years of age

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a four year college or university
• Medical Assistant certificate
• 1 year medication administration experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• Stand First Aid
• Safe Positive Approaches (SPA)

TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Flexible work schedules
• Wellness programs
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
• Employee discounts
• Employee recognition program
• Opportunities for career advancement

 San Diego Center for Children

 06/01/2024

 San Diego,CA