Medication Technician

Vi Living•Hilton Head Island, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Hiring for Med Tech. Must have a valid South Carolina CNA and Medical Technician certification. Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. TidePointe, a Vi Community, is located at 700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The Medical Technician is responsible for a number of functions to support medical staff and assist with the clinical and technical aspects of care within limits of certification for residents. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Must have a valid South Carolina CNA and Medical Technician certification.
Current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required.
Completed the training to be a designated Med Tech is required.
Current CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required.
Current First Aid certification is required or must be willing and able to become First Aid Certified.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive test based on basic pharmacology and medication safety.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
Prior experience working with geriatric clients is preferred.
6 months prior Medication Technician experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers resident oral and topical medication(s), as prescribed by a physician and within the scope of practice of a Med Tech, including, but not limited to: o Verifies identity of resident receiving medication.
Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application.
Records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration in the system of record.
Takes and records vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated team members of unexpected reactions.
Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not taken.
Maintains related medical records under supervision of the nurse and/or medical staff.
Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
May receive supply of ordered medications and store per protocol.
May record and restock medication inventories.
Follows written and/or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice.
Adheres to policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA).
Provides escort service to residents as directed by supervisor.
Notifies supervisor and oncoming staff of resident changes of condition, as they occur.
Provides safe, efficient, and cost--effective quality care.
Documents care per policy and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to resolve resident problems and enhance care delivery and service.
Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; successfully adapts to changes.
Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Company's Mission, Values, and Resident Care Philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice through behavior and attitude.
Responsible for upholding resident rights.
Maintains Infection Control Protocols in all aspects of daily duties.
Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner on a shift/schedule determined by the facility.
May perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and render First Aid in emergency situations.
Attends/complies with assisted living/care center meetings, mandatory in-services and committee meetings.
Participates in orientation of new employees.
Manages emergency situations based on the Company's safety and disaster policies.