Medical Technician I at Hidalgo County in Edinburg, TX

Assist and augment the Registered Nurse (RN) in the performance of clinical duties and treatment of clients. Perform technical nursing functions. Under direction, administer medications and immunizations in the clinic. Assist with medical care documentation and reports. Function autonomously in the absence of the RN within his or her scope of practice/training to provide medical support and to conduct the operations of the medical unit.

Assists with medical screens and physical exams, i.e., vital signs, height, weight, history.

Assists with pelvic exams and STD testing.

Draws blood for HIV and DNA testing.

Assesses residents’ medical complaints and reports to the RN.

Treats residents’ minor complaints.

Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications to residents.

Assists the physician with daily clinic activities and directs medical unit in the RN’s absence.

Sets up and maintains medical files, files drug screens, lab reports, SASSI, TB results, and documents medical records.

Keeps statistics on drug screens, number of youth on psychotropic medications.

Prepares medical records for youth committed to the Texas Youth Commission.

Maintains clinic environment and supplies.

Assists with nursing tasks under the supervision of the RN.

Under the physician’s direction, administers immunizations and other injections as needed.

Performs technical testing and lab procedures.

Provides health education with job scope and refers appropriately.

Records vaccine administration information and prepares report of vaccine usage.

Monitors clinic supply inventory; assists with maintaining adequate levels and properly stores and inventories biological and other testing materials.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).

Experience as a Medical Assistant or Laboratory Technician.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certification required as a Certified Medical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.

Ability to make decisions about patient medical conditions in order to make appropriate referrals, including medical emergencies; any questions concerning illness or injury beyond the scope of experience and any questions concerning prescription medications are referred to Supervisor.

Position may require professional interaction(s) with the Health Department, Probation Officers, TYC Probation Officer, Patients, Purchasing Agents, Client Family Members, AccuChem Laboratories, Quest Diagnostic, TYC, Private Health Facilities, and Vendors.