Job Openings
2nd Shift Med Tech
Hours: 6am - 6pm
Purpose:
To perform medication administration as ordered under the supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator and to assist in maintaining a positive physical, social, and emotional environment for the residents.
Job Functions:
Essential Functions
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Administer medications to residents as ordered by their physician(s).
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Documents all functions related to medication management as required by regulations, and by community policies and procedures as defined in the medication training program.
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Obtains, receives, and stores medication(s) from pharmacy.
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Maintains order, cleanliness in medication storage area
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Provide functions as directed by supervisor including daily and ongoing records including vital signs, weights and measurements of the residents.
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Review care plans daily; report changes in resident conditions to supervisor; and, record all necessary charting entries.
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Report any accidents and/or incidents to the Resident Care Coordinator
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Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
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Know and comply with Residents’ Bill of Rights.
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Promptly report any resident complaints or grievances to the Resident Care Coordinator
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Understand and use Universal Precautions and follow established infection control, hazardous communication and other safety rules.
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Be able to apply all of the community’s accident, fire safety, and emergency procedures for the protection of the residents.
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Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities and staff meeting.
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Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
Qualifications
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Must have a high school diploma or GED.
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Must be 21 years of age or older.
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Must read, write, speak and understand English.
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Completion of training program for Medication Technician
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Shall have documentation of successfully completing the clinical skills validation portion of the competency evaluation
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Shall successfully pass the written examination within 90 days after successful completion of the clinical skills validation portion of a competency evaluation. (if not already completed prior to employment)
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Shall complete 6 hours of continuing education annually related to medication administration.
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Previous experience with the elderly preferred.
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Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering basic first aid and resident care.
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Have no substantiated findings listed on the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.
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Have a clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
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Have proof of a valid two-step Tuberculosis screening completed within 90 days of hire
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Good physical and mental health; neat, clean, well groomed and responsible.
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Must possess patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the elderly.
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Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
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Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress, Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.
Paid time off accrued. Flexible schedules
Starting pay-$9.00 per hour