Medical Tech - FT
Company: Charter Senior Living
Location: Parkville
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Medical TechWhy 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:* 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.POSITION SUMMARYThe Medication Tech
(Licensed Nurse - LPN/LVN) 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 ariseWEEKLY- Other job duties as assigned by
HSD/RCC- Check schedules for any changes- Maintain Medication room
suppliesMONTHLY- Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory
in-services- Attend and participate in other scheduled meetings
(Safety, Quality Assurance)UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS* Exposure to
blood/body fluid likely.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* 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* Must be a
Licensed Nurse in the appropriate state (LVN/LPN).* 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.JB.0.00.LN
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