Medication Technician

Location: Northern

# Medication Technician Hot Job Main Campus - San Diego, CA 92111## Overview Salary Range $21.00 - $24.50 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Education  Level High School

Travel Percentage None Category Behavioral  Health Support Staff## Description
** By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services.  Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives.  We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?
***** Join us - and work with purpose!
***** POSITION BENEFITS
*** Team-oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
* Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities
* Culturally Diverse Environment
* Joint Commission Accredited Organization
* Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
* Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
* Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
* Wellness Programs
* EAP - Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Discounts For Those Pursuing a Higher Education
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Recognition Program
* Opportunities for Career Advancement
* May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations
* All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure
* Available

Shifts:

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* * Full Time:
Monday-Friday (2PM-10PM)*
* * Part Time:
Monday-Friday (6:30AM-10:30AM)*
* * Part Time:
On Call
*** 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,…