Med Tech - (AL) - PT 3rd Shift - PA Certification and Observations Required

Senior Lifestyle•Middletown Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech is responsible for the safe administration and supervision of self-administered medications and treatments for Assisted Living residents, in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR), applicable federal and state regulations, and company guidelines. The role provides personal care and general nursing care as needed, supports residents’ activities of daily living and service plans, and helps ensure residents receive appropriate care and services. The position also involves medication ordering, receipt, verification, storage, inspection, and recordkeeping; maintaining medication carts and medical charts; responding to resident needs; and reporting concerns or discrepancies to a supervisor. The role participates in staff training and in-services. The listed hourly pay rate is $20.00. The position is at The Addison of Woodbourne Place.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one month of experience.
Current Medication Technician certification, depending on state regulations.
English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Superior time-management skills.
Strong team-player qualities and a passion for helping seniors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise self-administered medications for the Assisted Living Department as directed by the LPN/LVN/RN and/or Assisted Living Director/Health and Wellness Director, following applicable regulations and company guidelines.
Count and sign for narcotics with approved personnel before accepting medication keys, and immediately report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Order medications and treatments from the appropriate pharmacy, or notify the responsible party when supply is no less than seven days; notify a supervisor when supply is below two days and medication has not arrived.
Receive and verify medications against pharmacy labels and the MAR, and notify the pharmacy and DH&W of discrepancies.
Store medications properly, keeping lotions, ointments, and liquids separate from oral medications.
Date medication vials or bottles when first opened and follow pharmacy protocols for how long they may be used.
Inspect medications weekly and remove expired medications.
Compare current and new MARs at changeover and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Remove discontinued medication from the medication cart and give it to a supervisor.
Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and assistance with eating.
Provide general nursing care, including taking vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
Document required information in the daily log and notify a supervisor of concerns.
Answer calls and assist residents with assigned needs.
Clean medication carts daily at the end of the shift, restock them as needed, and deep-clean them weekly.
Attend and participate in staff training and in-services.
Prepare medical charts for new admissions and readmissions, maintain accurate records, and ensure medical records are complete within 48 hours in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
Support delivery of resident care and services, including activities of daily living, room cleanliness, scheduled activities, dining services, and individual service plan needs.