Med Tech contracts available in Santa Cruz, Ca

Sweetwater Care; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Medication Tech to assist residents with medications according to physician orders and company policies. The role includes maintaining a clean medication area, ensuring residents have access to medications, and following emergency protocols as trained.

The position requires accurate paperwork, privacy during personal care, and collaboration with nurses and care staff to support life quality and customized care plans. Fingerprint and physical are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Fingerprint Card
• Must have a physical
• Vitals

Responsibilities

• Pour and assist residents with medications according to Physician orders, medication training, and Company policies and procedures.
• Re-order medications following the Company policies and procedures.
• Keep medication room and cart clean and orderly at all times.
• Ensure residents do not run out of medications at any time.
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols and respond to emergencies as directed and per Community training.
• File appropriate paperwork in residents charts.
• Keep medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in use.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect. Provide privacy during personal care.
• Make a significant contribution to the quality of life of the people who live in the community by initiating meaningful connections and interactions.
• Transfer orders to the MAR as directed by Licensed Nurse.
• Order medical supplies as directed by Licensed Nurse.
• Assist Care Associates as needed.
• Contribute information vital to the development and implementation of customized service plans.
• Review MARS after each cycle change.
• Assist with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.

Job description

Medication Tech

• Pour and assist residents with medications according to Physician orders, medication training, and Company policies and procedures;
• Re-order medications following the Company policies and procedures;
• Keep medication room and cart clean and orderly at all times;
• Ensure residents do not run out of medications at any time;
• Understand and follow all emergency protocols and respond to emergencies as directed and per Community training;
• File appropriate paperwork in residents charts;
• Keep medication room, cart, cupboards, and records locked when not in use;
• Treat residents with dignity and respect. Provide privacy during personal care;
• Make a significant contribution to the quality of life of the people who live in the community by initiating meaningful connections and interactions;
• Transfer orders to the MAR as directed by Licensed Nurse;
• Order medical supplies as directed by Licensed Nurse;
• Assist Care Associates as needed;
• Contribute information vital to the development and implementation of customized service plans;
• Review MARS after each cycle change;
• Assist with cost control by utilizing resources efficiently and in a waste free manner.
• Must Have Fingerprint Card
• Must have a physical
• Vitals

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.