Med Tech

Responsibilities

• Provides medication services and direct resident care
• Affords assistance in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for residents
• Affords assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and other daily chores
• Operates 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
• Maintains accurate records of medication and treatment services provided or omitted
• Communicates with physicians, pharmacies, outside services, residents, and families regarding medication and care services
• Offers direct resident care while promoting the resident's dignity, independence, and choice
• 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 care plans

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