Med Tech: Vital Medication Aide & Resident Care

AA Healthcare Management; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including dental and视

Paid time off

Employer matched 401k

Daily pay

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Job summary

AA Healthcare Management seeks a Med Tech to support nursing residents by passing medications and assisting with telehealth visits. The role emphasizes patient care and compliance with medication protocols in a skilled nursing setting.

The Med Tech will work with facility nurses to ensure accurate medication administration, monitor vital signs, and document all medication-related activities in an organized manner.

Qualifications

• Current and active Med Tech certification in the state of Wisconsin.
• 1 year experience as a Med Tech in a skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.
• Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
• Secures medication cart.
• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
• Accurately documents medication provision.
• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.

Education

Med Tech Certification (WI)

Job description

AA Healthcare Management seeks a Med Tech to support nursing residents by passing medications and assisting with telehealth visits. The role emphasizes patient care and compliance with medication protocols in a skilled nursing setting.

The Med Tech will work with facility nurses to ensure accurate medication administration, monitor vital signs, and document all medication-related activities in an organized manner.