MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (PART TIME)

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
JUVENILE SERVICES

Human Resources

Newport News, Virginia
Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under close supervision, this position provides basic first aid to juveniles detained in the residential
programs of the Department of Juvenile Services. Reports to the Health Services Administrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows established medical protocol to provide basic medical care and treatment to Juvenile Detention
residents to include assessing height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and
vision. Obtains medical history, including possible allergies, chronic health problems, drug abuse, and
other pertinent information. Confers with parents to obtain health insurance information.

Coordinates with Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) staff, external nurses and physicians, probation
officers, social workers, therapists, parents, etc., regarding children’s physical and emotional problems.
Makes appointments for residents with various health clinic, doctor’s offices, and may coordinate
hospital emergency room visits as necessary. Provides basic first aid measures for simple injuries and
illnesses.

Administers prescribed medications in accordance with the State Board of Pharmacy guidelines and
physician’s directions. Orders medication refills as directed by the Health Services Administrator.

Assists with maintaining a medical record for each Juvenile Detention resident in accordance with the
Department of Juvenile Justice standards; maintains daily records of medication and treatment
administered; ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA).

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Healthcare – Knowledge of basic first aid and medical clinic protocols. Knowledge of local

healthcare facilities and resources, including but not limited to local hospitals, mental health
agencies, and private physicians.

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• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This

includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
providing basic first aid and healthcare.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Critical Thinking – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex

situations and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to the situation.

• Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.

• Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict
deadlines.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• First Aid - Ability to recognize, assess, and apply basic aid techniques. Ability to respond to medical

complaints and critical medical situations in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

• Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and medical protocol effectively

so others will understand to include preparation of reports and medical records. Ability to handle
a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. Ability to manage difficult
or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs.

• Mathematics – Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for the essential functions of this

position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires completion of a medication training program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing or
a Commonwealth of Virginia Medication Administration License, with at least one year of responsible
and related medical assistance experience. Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

An acceptable comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and sex offender
criminal history check, credit check as well as FBI Fingerprinting; a valid driver’s license with an
acceptable driving record.

This position requires a pre-employment medical evaluation, PPD, and substance abuse testing and is
subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.

Individuals in this job classification cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect
complaint.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.

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• Some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

• Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and

materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds). May occasionally involve heavier objects and
materials (20-50 pounds).

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.
  

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor,

depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as odors, hazardous materials, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate patients.

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