Med Tech - PT Presidential

PACS

About The Position

The Med Tech assists with administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician and under the direction of the attending physician, nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and Director of Nursing Services. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role involves accurately preparing, administering, and documenting commonly used oral and topical medications; observing residents and reporting medication errors, reactions, refusals, and complaints; and following procedures for medication labeling, receipt, storage, destruction, discontinuation, and resident self-administration. The Med Tech also measures and reports residents’ vital signs, completes required documentation, maintains resident confidentiality, cooperates with facility personnel and committees, and participates in surveys and continuing education. The employee must have at least a high school education or equivalent and be a licensed Medication Aide who has completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations. The role requires reading and interpreting written materials and instructions, writing reports and correspondence, applying basic mathematical concepts, and solving practical problems. Physical duties include occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; prolonged computer use; regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, and hearing; using office equipment; and potentially assisting with resident evacuation during emergencies. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any examinations required by state law.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods and regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear.
Ability to use office equipment including a copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.
May need to assist with evacuating residents during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures governing medication administration.
Note and report medication administration errors, and help develop and implement procedures or programs to identify and prevent them.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain productive working relationships with nursing staff, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections when requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs that affect medication administration and process accuracy.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Ensure medications brought in by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Follow facility policies for medication destruction, including documentation requirements, under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services.
Follow medication labeling policies and ensure administered medications are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures for medication charting, documenting and removing discontinued medications, and holding medications for transferred residents or those whose medications are discontinued.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Director of Nursing Services, and ensure the written error report is signed by an observer or witness and the employee.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reason, including refusals.
Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before administering medication treatment.
Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
Follow procedures that allow residents to self-administer medications.
Understand common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms related to medication administration.
Attend and participate in continuing education to stay current in the profession and maintain certification.
Protect resident health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures or attempts to access facility information systems.
Perform assigned tasks according to established policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions, and follow work assignments and schedules.
Cooperate with facility and interdepartmental personnel to ensure nursing services meet residents’ needs.