MED TECH

Job Description

Job Description

Positions Available:

1) MED TECH

Full Time/Part Time 3-11pm/11-7am

Weekends Preferred

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

REPORT TO: Supervisor & Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY

Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records using electronic medical records. Works under the supervision of licensed nurses. Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures.
• Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
• Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
• May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
• May record and restock medication inventories
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to communicate effectively with all residents in a professional, respectful manner
• Current Medication Administration License
• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other state regulatory agencies relevant to healthcare services
• Ability to pass Level ll background screening.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least one-year experience as a Med Tech ( 6-hour Med Tech certification),with current and unrestricted license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

o Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
o Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, regulations and procedure manuals.
o Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
o Ability to respond promptly to resident needs.
o Supports organization's goals and values.
o Balances team and individual responsibilities.
o Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
o Ability to perform tasks with frequent interruptions.
o Ability to handle multiple priorities.
o Competent in organizational, time management skills.
o Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Works primarily indoors & outdoors in a climate-controlled setting.
• Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit. The Team Member must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, the employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the employer.

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will Team Member. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and the employer has a similar right.

Team Member’s Signature Date

Supervisor’s Signature Date

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages prospective Team Members and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.