Detention Health Care Technician; CMA OR EMT

Detention Healthcare Technician

$21.00 + DOE

Please Note:

This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start;

11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

• Provides subacute and acute care to youth in detention along with technical, clinical, and clerical support as needed;
• Daily use of electronic medical records;
• Performs medication administration, CLIA laboratory testing, medical procedures, and treatments ordered by the medical providers;
• Provides clinical triage and communication as defined by protocol or per provider instructions, including but not limited to communicating with parents/guardians, other medical providers, case workers, probation, and staff as needed;
• Assists in examination and treatment of youth authorized by the contracted medical providers and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, to include preparing and cleaning exam rooms;
• Observes the physical condition and behavior of youth to ensure health care is provided to community standards;
• Follows standard infection control precautions and transmission-based precaution protocols as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention;
• Coordinates special medical needs to Detention staff and outside facilities;
• Provides education on health-related issues;
• Performs phlebotomy with proper collection, labeling, processing, and packaging of specimens for laboratory testing;
• Documents laboratory test results accurately in youth medical record;
• Accurately documents encounters and interventions performed;
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality regarding youth and their care;
• Operates within the scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Additional functions include maintaining current inventory of supplies and performing related duties as required.

• Graduate of a medical assisting program at an authorized school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP), the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or like agency, and have passed the Medical Assistant Certification exam and maintain a current, valid certification; or
• Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and licensure through IGEM and maintain a current, valid certification through employment; or
• Successful completion of a Medical Proficiency Training Program as conducted by any branch of the United States Military. The course should be no less than 320 hours of classroom and practical instruction in the direct provision of primary care such that persons completing the course are able to function at the independent medic/corpsman level;
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support CPR…