MedTech - Eve shift (Healthcare)

• Follow the policies and procedures of the community governing the medications of residents.
• Note and report errors in the administration of medications
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts reports, etc., and submit theses as may be required.
• Maintain a friendly , productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, physicians, Director of Nursing and pharmacists.
• Report complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by their Primary Care Physician.
• Follow facility policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the facility pharmacist or Director of Nursing Services, including the documentation requirements.
• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility. Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Follow facility procedures regarding charting medications. Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.
• Follow facility procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing. Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you.
• Follow facility procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from the facility or when the Primary Care Physician discontinues medications.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Promptly notify the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents. Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Follow the facility's procedures allowing residents to self-administer his or her medications.
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists, and physicians.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all residents in accordance with HIPPA Laws Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

MedTech Certification

Recommended

CPR/First aid Certificate

Food Handler's Certificate

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift 25 or more pounds

Basic computer skills

Basic knowledge of PCC

Good communication skills