Med Tech

If you are looking for an opportunity to enrich the lives of others and you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, come join our team at Tri- Cities Retirement Inn! Our residents are the reason we choose to deliver high quality care and services in a home-like setting. We offer competitive wages, benefits, training, and the opportunity for growth. We welcome you to apply & join our family today!

Responsibilities

• Make resident rounds every two hours as required in residents' service plans or as circumstances dictate.
• Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
• Use approved charting criteria and procedures to record pertinent information in resident charts.
• Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the ResidentCare Director/Supervisor and record all necessary information on the Resident Incident and Accident Reporting Form.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment by performing general scheduled housekeeping for resident involving cleaning laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.
• Initiate and participate in leisure activities provided for residents; encourage resident to socialize and participate in planned activities and programs to develop friendships with other residents.
• Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
• Follow outlined procedure, physicians' orders, and state laws when assisting or supervising residents with medications. Exhibit an understanding of and be willing to follow medication policy and procedures.
• Correct and prevent environmental hazards in an appropriate and safe manner while observing universal precautions and infection control procedures.
• Assist supervisor with administrative tasks, including: Functioning as point of contact during shift for communication between supervisors, doctors, and families.
• Stock medical and office supplies on a daily basis.
• Daily follow up on bath schedules and vital signs (blood pressure, weight, and respiration, etc).
• Check residents’ files daily for appropriate and necessary signatures.
• Complete incident reports with physician and notify family members as directed.
• Assume additional responsibilities related to medication administration, including: Maintain security and accountability for medications during shift.
• Inventory controlled substances and provide accurate reconciliation of the inventory. Count controlled substances with another associate each time responsibility of medication administration changes.
• Review of medication administration record for errors ·at the completion of each medication pass.
• Assurance that care and services related to medication administration are provided in a safe and secure manner and follow state licensure rules.
• Weekly verification that residents who are approved to administer their own medication you are doing so and, where applicable, are completing the medication administration record sheet.
• Assistance with the review of medication books for errors.
• Complete medication error forms and obtaining the appropriate associate signatures before forwarding to supervisor. This includes notification of the physician.
• Responsibility for medicati9n reorders, including PRN medication.
• Weekly review of medication sheets and verification of residents' capability to administer their own medications.
• Faxing of written or faxed orders from doctors to pharmacies.

Qualifications

Our med techs provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence and treat each senior with respect and dignity.

• Must have valid CNA or HCA.
• Must be nurse delegated.
• Valid CPR certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pasco, WA 99301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Home Care Aide Certification or CNA (Required)
• Nurse Delegation Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18