Med Tech ~ Boise ~ Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and the resident’s medication record. The role includes ordering medications before supplies run out, confirming they arrive, documenting administration, monitoring residents for medication reactions and side effects, taking vital signs when required, administering PRN medications, and promptly reporting medication errors to the Wellness Director. The Med Tech also contributes to resident care planning and helps maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, safety, comfort, and well-being. In addition to medication duties, the position assists residents with daily care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls. The role works with licensed nurses and must recognize its delegated-task limits. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 2:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at a stated pay rate of $21.00.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
QMAP certification in the state of Colorado.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read and write English and effectively communicate in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Knowledge of medication administration procedures and universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination.
Must work within delegated-task limits and not exceed the role’s limitations.
Must demonstrate the stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care and a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
Minimum three years of senior living experience is preferred.
Previous experience with an Assisted Living community.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document prescribed medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record, observing the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications in advance of running out and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure delivery or notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Document medications immediately after administration and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs, as ordered.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Report medication errors to the Wellness Director immediately.
Assist with development and review of residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily resident care, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.
Work with licensed nurses, recognize changes in residents’ conditions, and stay within the limits of delegated tasks.
Attend monthly in-service education and training and complete continuing education as required by law.