What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech - FT - All shifts position at Generations Assisted Living?
Passes medications/treatments or assists residents with their medications/treatments according to physician orders, company policy, and regulation.
Documents the administration, effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects of medication in accordance with established policies and procedures, standards of practice, and applicable regulation.
Observes, records, and reports symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions, and medication side effects.
Promotes and adheres to resident rights during administration of medication.
Responsible for proper storage and security of medications, including narcotics, in accordance with established policies, procedures and state/federal guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized medication cart/supply area.
Assists the Director of Wellness with Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
Obtains and reports vital signs as indicated and documents resident issues and conditions in the medical record.
Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices.
Notifies supervisor of changes in resident status or condition.
Assist the team with provision of resident care as needed.
May be responsible for the following in absence or by direction of Wellness Nurse or Director of Wellness:
Order all new and renewal medications, including those needed for treatments, and special formulas used in supplemental nourishments.
Responsible for proper counting, storage and security of medications, including narcotics, in accordance with established policies, procedures and state/federal guidelines.
Upon discharge or expiration of resident, ensures all scheduled and controlled substances, open liquids and injectables are collected and disposed of as prescribed by law.
Defrost medication and food refrigerators and maintain temperature as required.
Maintain general cleanliness of medication room.
Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director.
Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.
Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Have at least 6 months of related work experience or training is preferred.
Certificates and Licenses: Must be certified with Assistance with Medications. Must complete CPR and First Aid certifications if not current, plus any additional licensing requirements in state(s) of practice.
Communication Skills: Receive and carry out verbal or written instruction. Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via email with customers and co-workers.
Organization/Self-Management Skills: Perform repetitive work according to set procedures, with frequent distractions and interruptions. Must be able to recognize a problem and identify when it should be escalated to an appropriate team member.
Computer Skills: May require proficiency with computers to participate in training and/or other assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off