Medical Technician

Now Hiring: Med Tech

Location: Southern Peaks Regional Treatment Center, 700 Four Mile Parkway, Canon City, CO 81212

• Salary: $25.00 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: Varies

HELPING PEOPLE, HELPING FAMILIES, HELPING THE COMMUNITY

Immediate openings for Med Techs to work directly with Adolescents in a residential mental health setting. Start a career that makes a difference in people's lives!

As a Med Tech, you will be part of a team providing medically necessary mental health treatment services and direct supervision to children and adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems, and/or experiencing chronic or acute mental disorders which require active treatment.

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you - both at home and at work.

• Free Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

Med Tech:

• Work shifts that include 13- and 8.5 hour shifts, weekends included based on the need of the facility/campus. With necessary breaks
• Medication administration on all assigned med passes
• Stocking all administration supplies in med rooms
• Assists with stocking of delivered supplies to the medical department
• Stocking OTC medications and delivered medications
• Cleaning carts
• Cleaning med rooms – infection control, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Empty cart trash and collecting empty med cards and bottles from admission
• Tracking and re-supplying controlled medications
• Notifying nurses of refills needed – with potential to be trained by a nursing to facilitate the actual ordering of medications from Omnicare; Reporting any medications that do not have refills so nursing staff can facilitate provider re-ordering
• Notifies nursing staff of youth requiring further assessment needed
• Accurate documentation, with an emphasis on sign-in sheet, MAR, IRs
• Potential to inventory and order OTC stock for campus
• Transporting youth to and from medical clinic and psych clinic as able
• Transport youth to and from outside clinical providers as necessary and when approved by supervisor.
• First Aid Kit stocking
• Stocking medical supplies on units – gloves, masks, etc.
• Picking up medications from outside pharmacies
• Cleaning in Medical to include med and exam rooms as able
• Potentially assisting in other administrative areas if time allows – such as requesting outside provider notes
• Auditing MARs and required documentation related to medication passes
• Assisting with pass medication prep and transportation medication prep
• Scanning and uploading all individual supporting documentation to EHR – individual MARs and narc sheets, home pass signature pages, etc.
• School med pass included in job duties to include day treatment youth
• Follows up and documents on all OTCs given such as for headache, nausea, etc

Hiring Requirements (Please read carefully)

• High School Diploma or GED PLUS two-years human service experience OR 60 college credit hours
• Must pass a QMAP class provided by our facility.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Must pass criminal background check investigation
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

****Lived experience is valued and considered a qualifying criterion for this position. Examples of relevant lived experience may include personal or family involvement with the foster care or child welfare system, providing care for individuals with disabilities or special needs, or prior service within the Department of Corrections, the military, or human services fields. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.****

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.

As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.

As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.

If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

Join Us in Building Better Futures!