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
• 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
• Reports and records changes in resident condition, incidents and accidents to HSD, physician and family member as indicated under the direction of the HSD
• Completes all incident forms
• 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 care plans

Qualifications

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