Medical Technician

Job Summary:
This position provides direct care and medication assistance to the residents in a manner that meets or
exceeds Community expectations, including being familiar with and prepared to fulfill responsibilities
as outlined in the following position description:
Job Duties:
Essential Functions
 Support the mission, vision, and culture of the organization through positive communication and
leadership.
 Contribute to Community relationships by demonstrating cooperation and professional conduct with
residents, families, fellow associates, physicians, pharmacies and other vendors or persons.
 Contribute to team effort by being flexible in work assignments; by furnishing support; by taking
initiative; and by understanding how this position affects and. compliments all other Community
positions.
 Able to maintain work pace appropriate to given work load. Perform activities on schedule while
maintaining regular attendance and punctuality within specified tolerance.
 Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/
shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed.
 Provide assistance with resident's personal environment (e.g. clothing, linen, and personal belongings).
 Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
 Assist in meal preparation/presentation, serving to resident, and other dining related responsibilities;
record and report changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
 Make resident rounds every two hours as required in residents' service plans or as circumstances
dictate.
 Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to
changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
 Use approved charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident charts.
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 Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident Care Director/Supervisor
and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting Form.
 Maintain a safe and orderly environment by performing general scheduled housekeeping for resident
involving cleaning laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
 Initiate and participate in leisure activities provided for residents; encourage resident to socialize and
participate in planned activities and programs to develop friendships with other residents.
 Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident
requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and
friends.
 Follow outlined procedure, physicians' orders, and state laws when assisting or supervising residents
with medications. Exhibit an understanding of and be willing to follow medication policy and
procedures.
 Correct and prevent environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner while observing
universal precautions and infection control procedures.
 Assist supervisor with administrative tasks, including: Functioning as point of contact during shift for
communication between supervisors, doctors, and families.
 Stock medical and office supplies on a daily basis.
 Daily follow up on bath schedules and vital signs (blood pressure, weight, and respiration, etc).
 Complete incident reports with physician and notify family members as directed.
 Assume additional responsibilities related to medication administration, including: Maintain security
and accountability for medications during shift.
 Inventory controlled substances and provide accurate reconciliation of the inventory. Count controlled
substances with another associate each time responsibility of medication administration changes.
 Review of medication administration record for errors at the completion of each medication pass.
 Assurance that care and services related to medication administration are provided in a safe and
secure manner and follow state licenser rules.
 Weekly verification that residents who are approved to administer their own medication are doing so
and, where applicable, are completing the medication administration record sheet.
 Assistance with the review of medication books for errors.
 Complete medication error forms and obtaining the appropriate associate signatures before
forwarding to supervisor. This includes notification of the physician.
 Responsibility for medication reorders, including PRN medication.
 Weekly review of medication sheets and verification of residents' capability to administer their own
medications.
 Faxing of written or faxed orders from doctors to pharmacies.
 Be familiar with Hampton Manor Policies & Procedures Manual and Hampton Manor
Associate Handbook.
 Keep all documentation in the medication room and not visible to the public.
 Ensure medication carts are in the medication room when not in use.
 Medication carts should never be left in the hallway unattended. Water may be kept
on the medication cart if in a air tight container. Cell phones, food not allowed at any time.
 All keys must be kept in your pocket, and no part should be hanging out of your uniform.
 All narcotic counts are to be completed in the medication room. Immediate disciplinary action will be
taken if this is not being adhered to.
 Pre-pouring medication will result in immediate dismissal.
 Report to oncoming shift the activities of the day in the medication room.
Accountabilities:
 Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor(s), customers and peers and use it to improve
performance.
 Maintain resident, employee, and community confidentiality.
 Respect Resident's Rights.
 Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
 Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
 Demonstrate willingness to help other staff whenever needed.
 Observe standard precaution procedures and all safe workplace measures.
 Report any suspected or observed abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property or funds of a
resident to the appropriate licensing agencies.
 Perform duties under the direction of a licensed nurse, within the scope of certified practices, and
within verified skills competency.
 Pursuant to state regulations must remain awake while on duty.
Job Specifications:
 This position prefers a high school diploma or equivalent certificate and a competent history in a
similar facility.
 Must possess valid First Aid Certifications and, according to state regulations, may need to possess
current CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification state certifications, and pass an examination
and/or skills evaluation. Also, must meet requirements for continuing education and maintain all
license(s).
 Speak read and understand English fluently.
 The physical demands described must be met by every associate. Reasonable accommodations
may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Working Conditions:
 Must be willing and able to work required and scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends,
overtime, and holidays.
 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.