Med Tech (Swing Shift)

PACS

About The Position

The Medication Technician 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 Health Services Director. Medication administration must follow established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and applicable state requirements. The position also supports medication safety, documentation, resident care, and related facility programs. The scheduled shift is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Licensed Medication Aide who has successfully completed a state-approved training program and any required examinations in accordance with 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, and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions in situations with limited standardization.
Familiarity with the meaning and use of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms related to medication administration.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
Identify and report medication administration errors, and assist with procedures and programs intended to track, investigate, and prevent errors.
Complete and submit required forms, charts, reports, and other administrative documentation.
Maintain productive working relationships with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints and grievances to the Health Services Director.
Participate and cooperate in facility surveys or inspections by authorized government agencies when requested.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other programs or committees related to medication administration and accuracy.
Safely prepare, administer, and document commonly used oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
Ensure medications brought into the facility by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
Follow facility procedures for medication destruction, labeling, charting, and documentation, including assisting with required medication destruction records under the direction of the pharmacist or Health Services Director.
Document and remove medications discontinued by the attending physician, and follow procedures for holding medications when residents are transferred or medications are discontinued.
Follow procedures for drug receipt errors, notify the delivery source and Health Services Director, and ensure written error reports are signed by the employee and an observer or witness.
Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed; document medications not administered and the reasons for refusal.
Promptly notify the Health Services Director of medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before administering medication treatment.
Measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs accurately.
Follow facility procedures that allow residents to self-administer medications.
Attend continuing education programs and maintain current certification.
Protect the confidentiality of resident care information and protected health information; report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures and attempts to access the facility information system.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with facility policies, procedures, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules.
Cooperate with personnel across departments to help maintain nursing services that meet residents’ needs.