Med Tech

Responsibilities

• Provides medication services and direct resident care
• Affords assistance in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
• Maintains the daily operation of the medication room and medication services as directed by the Health Services Director (HSD)
• Administers and assists with the self-administration of routine and non-routine medications in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act
• Completes simple treatments and monitors residents as directed by the HSD in accordance with physician orders, state regulations, and the nurse practice act
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted, including controlled substances, in each resident's clinical record
• Coordinates with pharmacies for medication orders and refills
• Reports all medication errors per policy
• Records and reports changes in resident condition, incidents, and accidents to HSD, physician, and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD
• Routinely communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services
• Provides direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence, and choice
• Regularly observes residents' physical and mental conditions and reports changes to the HSD or Executive Director
• Affords assistance with or provides care services as directed by the resident's cooperative service plan

Qualifications

• Holds state required medication pass certification or other required certification, completes state required delegation and/or training requirements, and successfully completes the medication pass competency
• Has word processing skills
• Has current CPR certification, First Aid training, and Food Handlers permit as required by state regulations
• Completes all state required trainings as necessary
• Has high school diploma or GED or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience