Medical Tech - FT

Company: Charter Senior Living
Location: Parkville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

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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