Med Tech- Full Time- 2pm-10pm

Harmony Senior Services•Moon Township, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents and assists with administering prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, responding to resident needs and emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate personnel. The Med Tech also supports residents’ daily routines, activities, transitions, and overall well-being, while following confidentiality requirements. Medication-related duties include attending scheduled medication trainings, completing medication cart audits, maintaining the medication cart, passing medication administration observations, documenting administrations and exceptions in the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log, communicating medication needs to the HCD, and reordering medications or contacting the pharmacy and resident representatives as needed. The position is full-time, with a stated schedule of 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Ability to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assist residents with activities of daily living.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents' medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives as needed about changes.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR and report and document exceptions to the HCD and in the Daily Log.
Complete other duties as assigned.