Med Tech - NOC Shift

PACS•Mineola, TX

2d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in administering medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Health Services Director. The administration of medications must be in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures, and state requirements.

Requirements

High school education or its equivalent.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be a licensed Medication Aide having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examinations in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications.
Note and report medication administration errors.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures to identify, understand, and prevent medication errors.
Complete and submit required administrative forms, charts, and reports.
Maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with Health Services staff, physicians, the HSD, and pharmacists.
Report resident complaints or grievances to the Health Services Director.
Participate and cooperate with facility surveys and inspections.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other committees affecting the medication pass.
Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document oral and/or topical medications.
Verify medications brought in by new residents are examined and identified.
Follow facility policies for destroying medications and assist in carrying out these rules.
Follow facility labeling policies and practices, ensuring all medications are properly labeled.
Follow facility procedures for charting medications.
Assist in documenting and removing discontinued medications.
Follow facility procedures for drug receipt errors, including notification and documentation.
Follow facility procedures for holding medications for transferred residents or when medications are discontinued.
Observe and verify medication ingestion or application, documenting any refusal and the reason.
Promptly notify the Health Services Director of any medication errors or resident reactions.
Verify resident identity before administering medication.
Accurately measure, record, and report resident vital signs.
Follow facility procedures for residents self-administering medications.
Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs to maintain certification.
Agree not to disclose resident protected health information and report suspected violations.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility’s information system.
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures and supervisor instructions.
Follow work assignments and schedules.
Cooperate with inter-departmental and other facility personnel.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information, including protected health information, and report unauthorized disclosures.