Health Technician (Medication Technician)

U.S. Department of Justice; Marion (IL); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

U.S. Department of Justice Corrections is seeking a Medication Technician to administer medications to inmates and support pharmacy operations within Federal Bureau of Prisons institutions.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate administration of oral, topical, nebulized, MDI, and insulin medications, documenting patient information, and assisting with physician orders in a computerized system. Additionally, you will report adverse reactions, support medication preparation and inventory, and

Qualificações

• Experience administering medications in a correctional or clinical setting.

Responsabilidades

• Administers medications including Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin.
• Assists Pharmacist or staff with entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, and inventory of pharmacy supplies.
• Reports and records adverse medication reactions.
• Maintains security of the institution as a correctional employee.

Conhecimentos

Medication administration

Ferramentas

Pharmacy information system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

• Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution.
• Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution.
• Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.
• Reports and records adverse medication reactions.
• Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.
• Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: