Medication Tech (Med Tech) | Overnight | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services; South Carolina; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Descripción de la vacante

Harmony Senior Services in Charleston, SC seeks a Medical Technician (Med Tech) to provide quality resident care and assist with daily living activities, including administering medications within scope. The role requires completing the Medication Aide course, holding CNA and Med Tech licenses in good standing, and adhering to policies.

You will document care in EMAR/MAR and support residents and families with compassion.

Formación

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.
• Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing.
• Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually.
• Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned.
• Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain resident areas as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
• Communicate status and updates to HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
• Document medication administration on EMAR/MAR and in Daily Log.
• Re-order medications and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Assist in move-in transitions and provide emotional support to new residents.

Conocimientos

CNA certification

Med Tech certification

Medication administration

Communication skills

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

The Med Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community as well as assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

Assists with the administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.

Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position

Assists residents with activities of daily living

Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)

Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor

Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts

Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents

Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information

Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities

Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities

Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals

Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers

Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support

Attendance to all medication trainings scheduled

Complete medication cart audits as assigned and maintain the medication cart as directed

Pass all medication administration observations

Communicates all medication resident needs to the HCD and documents in the Daily Log

Re-orders medications, faxes to pharmacy, communicates with resident family/RP as needed with changes. Reports in Daily Log

Documents all medication administration on the EMAR/MAR. Reports all exceptions to the HCD and documented on EMAR and Daily Log

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED

Must have completed the Medication Aide Course.

Must possess both current CNA and Med Tech license from the State Board of Nursing in good standing

Must satisfactorily pass 2 medication observations annually

Must satisfactorily pass all medication cart audits assigned

Must attend 4 additional hours of medication administration education annually

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing

Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel

Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor

Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs

Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics

Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile

Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire

Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner

Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling