Med Tech FT- 3p-11p (971)

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We are looking for Certified Med Tech on our afternoon shift. You must have a current Medication Associate certificate. There is a $1200 Sign on Bonus!

SUMMARY:
Responsible for preparing, administering and charting oral, topical and suppository drugs. Performs pulse and blood pressure measurements and administers PRN drugs as directed. Assists with admission, discharge and transfer procedures. Completes documentation clearly and accurately in the Medication Administration Record, Controlled Substance and Destructions logs, Resident
Records and Move N. Ensures dignity and respect by using techniques learned in Life Stories
Training to minimize Resident stress and maximize cooperation through dignity and empathy.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ability to prepare, administer and chart non-parenteral drugs as prescribed by a physician is required. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is required. The ability to exercise good judgment and make confident ethical decisions is essential. Must be able to effectively manage time in order to complete multiple tasks. Must possess computer skills. May require frequent lifting, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time.

B. Education

High school graduate, GED or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry is required.

C. Experience

A minimum of one year experience providing direct care to elderly in a long-term care setting is required. Previous Medication Assistant experience in a health care setting preferred.

D. Certificates/Licenses

Certification as a Medication Associate through IntegraCare’s Medication Associate course is required. Certification in insulin administration by a Certified Diabetic Educator is required.
Home Health Care or Certified Nurses Aid certificate is preferred. CPR or first aid certificates preferred.

Note: Pennsylvania Personal Care Home regulations require a minimum age of 18 for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation by IntegraCare Corporation without posing a direct threat to self or others.

Medication Associate – November 2018 1

1. Perform all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude, demonstrates impeccable ethics and integrity.
2. Prepares, administers and charts oral, topical and suppository drugs.
3. Administers drugs only with a written order.
4. Performs pulse and blood pressure measurements.
5. Administers insulin and performs capillary glucose monitoring following completion of certification by a Certified Diabetic Educator.
6. Signs and has access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet.
7. In absence of Charge Nurse Supervisor, may take call-offs when assigned.
8. Makes pertinent observations and documents changes in the Residents' condition and reports them to the Charge Nurse Supervisor, Resident Wellness Director or Life Stories
Director.

9. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfer procedures.
10. Attends required in-service trainings and orientations.
11. Returns drugs to pharmacy for credit. Disposes of outdated and discontinues medications properly and in accordance with ICC policy and DEP regulations.
12. Completes all required electronic documentation in a timely manner in Move N.
13. Sends pharmacy orders on fax machine.
14. Works as Resident Wellness Associate as directed by the Resident Wellness Director,

Charge Nurse Supervisor or Life Stories Director.
15. Ensures that activity programming is continued in the absence of the Life Stories Director.
16. Conducts tours in absence of management team members.
17. Responds to Residents' requests.
18. Respects Residents’ rights, dignity and privacy.
19. Ensures Resident dignity and respect by using techniques learned in Memory Care Training to minimize Residents stress and maximize cooperation through dignity and empathy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.70 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19