Noc Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have an active HCA/CNA.
• Must possess at least a high school education or equivalent.
• Must be a licensed Medication Aide and have successfully completed a state-approved training program and any examinations required by 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 present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods and to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear as required.
• May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and procedures for administering medications to residents.
• Identify and report medication administration errors, reactions, complaints, and grievances to the appropriate supervisor, including the Health Services Director.
• Support procedures and programs for identifying, analyzing, and preventing medication errors.
• Complete and submit medication forms, charts, reports, and other required documentation.
• Maintain productive working relationships with Health Services staff, attending physicians, the Health Services Director, pharmacists, and other facility personnel.
• Participate in facility surveys, quality assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and other relevant committees or programs.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document commonly used oral and topical medications ordered for residents.
• Ensure medications brought in by newly admitted residents are examined and identified by the attending physician or facility pharmacy or pharmacist.
• Follow facility procedures for medication destruction, labeling, receipt errors, discontinued medications, transferred residents, and medication charting, including required documentation and notifications.
• Observe and verify that residents ingest or apply medications as directed, and document medications not administered and reasons for refusal.
• Verify resident identity before administering medication or treatment.
• Accurately measure, record, and report residents’ vital signs.
• Follow facility procedures for residents who self-administer medications.
• Attend continuing education to remain current in the profession and maintain certification.
• Protect resident health information and promptly report suspected or known unauthorized disclosures or attempts to access facility information systems.
• Perform assigned duties according to facility policies, supervisor instructions, work assignments, and schedules, and cooperate with other departments to maintain nursing services.