Medical Technician I

Medical Technician I

Salary

$32,279.00 Annually

Location

1304 South 25th Street, Edinburg, TX

Job Type

Grant Full Time

Job Number

2026-03671

Department

Hidalgo County - Health Department

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday / 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Status:

External Advertisement

Open Positions:

1

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:

This position is a grant funded position. Please submit resume with application.

Grade:

5

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

Assist and augment the Registered Nurse (RN) in the performance of clinical duties and treatment of clients. Perform technical nursing functions. Under direction, administer medications and immunizations in the clinic. Assist with medical care documentation and reports. Function autonomously in the absence of the RN within his or her scope of practice/training to provide medical support and to conduct the operations of the medical unit.

Examples of Work Performed

Assists with medical screens and physical exams, i.e., vital signs, height, weight, history.

Assists with pelvic exams and STD testing.

Draws blood for HIV and DNA testing.

Assesses residents' medical complaints and reports to the RN.

Treats residents' minor complaints.

Prepares and dispenses prescribed medications to residents.

Assists the physician with daily clinic activities and directs medical unit in the RN's absence.

Sets up and maintains medical files, files drug screens, lab reports, SASSI, TB results, and documents medical records.

Keeps statistics on drug screens, number of youth on psychotropic medications.

Prepares medical records for youth committed to the Texas Youth Commission.

Maintains clinic environment and supplies.

Assists with nursing tasks under the supervision of the RN.

Under the physician's direction, administers immunizations and other injections as needed.

Performs technical testing and lab procedures.

Provides health education with job scope and refers appropriately.

Records vaccine administration information and prepares report of vaccine usage.

Monitors clinic supply inventory; assists with maintaining adequate levels and properly stores and inventories biological and other testing materials.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED).

Experience as a Medical Assistant or Laboratory Technician.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Certification required as a Certified Medical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to make decisions about patient medical conditions in order to make appropriate referrals, including medical emergencies; any questions concerning illness or injury beyond the scope of experience and any questions concerning prescription medications are referred to Supervisor.

Position may require professional interaction(s) with the Health Department, Probation Officers, TYC Probation Officer, Patients, Purchasing Agents, Client Family Members, AccuChem Laboratories, Quest Diagnostic, TYC, Private Health Facilities, and Vendors.

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience as a Medical Assistant or Laboratory Technician?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a Certified Medical Technician or Certified Medical Assistant?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/