Correctional EMT: Medication Admin & Phlebotomy

Roadrunner Health Services; Tierra Amarilla (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roadrunner Health Services in Tierra Amarilla, NM seeks a Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide to administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support direct patient care in a correctional setting.

Required credentials include Medical Aide certification for medication administration, CNA certification, CPR, and TB documentation. Prior acute care or correctional experience is preferred. Collaboration with custody staff is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration required.
• Certified Nursing Aide certification required.
• Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification.
• One year experience in acute care, emergency, or correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient treatment and management as directed by multidisciplinary team.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for patients as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions related to medications or side effects.
• Determine and record medication effectiveness in line with regulations.
• Provide direct patient care including vital signs, feeding, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Perform phlebotomy on patient population.
• Coordinate care with custody staff while maintaining a collaborative relationship.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Coordination with custody staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Aide certification with approval for medication administration

Certified Nursing Aide certification

CPR certification

Job description

Roadrunner Health Services in Tierra Amarilla, NM seeks a Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide to administer medications, perform phlebotomy, and support direct patient care in a correctional setting.

Required credentials include Medical Aide certification for medication administration, CNA certification, CPR, and TB documentation. Prior acute care or correctional experience is preferred. Collaboration with custody staff is essential.