Med Tech Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Med Tech certification in the state of Nevada.
• Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
• First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English and to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Good communication skills and ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
• Ability to make decisions with residents’ interests at heart and support company policies and decisions.
• Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
• Ability to work with licensed nurses, understand role limitations, and avoid exceeding delegated tasks.
• Knowledge of medication administration functions and required procedures.
• Understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination.
• Demonstration of the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
• Must attend monthly in-service education and training and continuing education as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in health care.
• Experience working in assisted living or memory care and a good work record.
• Experience administering medications in an assisted living setting.
• At least three years of senior living experience.
• Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, and the five rights for safe medication administration.
• Order medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner and notify the Wellness Director if medications do not arrive.
• Document administered medications in residents’ medical records and date and initial medication bubble packs after removing medication.
• Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before administering medications when ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
• Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
• Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
• 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 that may harm residents.
• Help ensure residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
• Assist residents with toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance offerings.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• Health savings account options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday leave.
• Career development programs and opportunities for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.