Med Tech -PRN

About the Role

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community, as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and the dining room, as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support.
• Completes medication cart audits as assigned and maintains the medication cart as directed.
• Passes all medication administration observations.
• Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log.
• Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, and communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes.
• Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and reports all exceptions to the HCD and documents on EMAR and Daily Log.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually.
• Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned.
• Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow the instructions of the supervisor.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, including a name badge and a smile.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Benefits

• 401k
• Full-time & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling

75 East Canal Street, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033