Medical Tech

Company: Charter Senior Living of Northpark Place
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Tech
Why Charter Senior Living?
"I believe in the Charter Mission.-- To Enhance the Human Spirit. I do this every day as I help care for our residents.-- They may need extra help throughout the day, but I know during these times that I am enhancing their spirit.-- I feel honored to make such a difference in someone's life!
Offering Health Insurance for Full Time Associates--
Charter Benefits:

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• Competitive Hourly Wage
  
• Perfect Attendance bonus offered monthly- Earn an extra $100 per month (after taxes).----
  
• Health Insurance--
  
• 401K
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
• Resident Referral Bonus
  
  -Charter Senior Living Associate--
  Your potential is unlimited.-- As a small boutique company, we are committed to helping each of our Associates have more than just a "job".-- We want each of our associates to feel like they have a career and an opportunity to grow. Learn more about Charter and how you can become part of an organization that is committed to the future of their Associates.
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  POSITION SUMMARY
  The Medication Tech is responsible for all duties in relation to safely administering medications and treatments to the residents.-- This position requires legible, accurate documentation on the medication record and in the resident chart. It also requires a responsible demeanor in order for the resident population to have confidence in your ability to administer medications and treatments. At times the position will include manager on duty qualifications and a responsibility to act within your scope of practice. If ever unsure of a decision or an occurrence, it is critical for you to call for management assistance.
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  
  
• Maintains the community's philosophy.
  
• Is knowledgeable of policies and procedures.
  
• Understands and appropriately documents on the 24-hour communication reports.
  
• Understands the resident's alert status and documents appropriately in the resident's record.
  
• Understands and implements an interim service plan, in the absence of Resident Care Coordinator/Health Services Director (HSD), as care needs arise.
  
• Assures caregivers on shift are aware of changes in interim service plans.
  
• Assures there is adequate staff scheduled on shift.
  
• Notify the Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator when there is not enough staff scheduled.
  
• Good communication skills are required.
  
• Assists residents with transportation and appointments as needed.
  
• Maintains confidentiality with resident and fellow employee's information.
  
• Notifies Resident Care Coordinator /Executive Director/HSD of resident changes of condition.
  
• Assists with monthly medication records as needed.
  
• Assists with cycle fill or re-ordering of medications.
  
• Understands and returns medications for credit as needed.
  
• Monitor medications that arrive from the pharmacy.
  
• Timely notify the pharmacy of any discrepancies
  
• Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the Medication room.
  
• Maintains the cleanliness, organization, and re-stocking of the Medication cart.
  
• Orders supplies as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator.
  
• Has knowledge of, and can demonstrate proper technique, or can learn how to assist with: a gait belt, sit to stand lift, transfer board, oxygen equipment, C-Pap, Nebulizer, catheter, specimen, transfer pole, trapeze, wheelchair, scale, and other equipment as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator/HSD.
  
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights.
  
• Accurately completes an incident report and begins the investigation of the incident.
  
• Accurately completes a medication error report if necessary.
  
• Notifies family, MD, resident, and management if incidents or errors occur while on shift.
  
• General record-keeping and filing as needed.
  
• Administers the medications and treatments, according to the scheduled times, following the medication administration protocol.
  
• Adheres to dress code.
  
• Fill-in for the receptionist as directed by Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator.
  
• Fill in for a caregiver when needed.
  
• Capable of assisting in the care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds.
  
• Serves meals as needed.
  
• Assists with meal clean up and set of tables as assigned.
  
• Faxes pharmacy to order medications.
  
• Faxes physician as care needs arises or as instructed by Executive Director/HSD/Resident Care Coordinator.
  
• Calls pharmacy to follow up on medications that have not arrived.
  
• Notifies physician when pre-authorizations are required or medications not covered by insurance.
  
• Answers call lights or find a coworker to answer a call light, if in the middle of a med pass.
  
• Work as manager on duty as directed by Executive Director/Resident Care Coordinator.
  
• Keep current on First Aid/CPR and Medication Administration skills.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management staff.
  
  DAILY
  
  
• Read the 24-hour communication book and respond as necessary to issues.
  
• Review all incident reports and residents on alert status
  
• Read any new interim service plans that could have been initiated.
  
• Assure appropriate amount of staff are available and on shift
  
• Assist with finding replacements when staff call off and you are on duty
  
• Provide the residents with their medications and treatments as per protocol
  
• Document issues in the resident record
  
• Notify RCC/HSD/ED as needed when issues arise
  
  WEEKLY
  
  
• Other job duties as assigned by HSD/RCC
  
• Check schedules for any changes
  
• Maintain Medication room supplies
  
  MONTHLY
  
  
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services
  
• Attend and participate in other scheduled meetings (Safety, Quality Assurance)
  
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  UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
  
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  • Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.
    
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
    
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    • Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
      
      OTHER REQUIREMENTS
      
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      • Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.
        
      • Preferred proficiency in English. Attends in-services monthly required for the position. Receives and maintains CPR certification.
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