Medication Technician

Overview: Hiring for Med Tech. Must have a valid South Carolina CNA and Medical Technician certification.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Schedule: Nights 7 pm - 7 am, Weekend rotation required

Compensation: $20 - $24.99 plus shift differential for nights and weekends

Shift Differential:

  • Nights: $2.00.

- Weekends: $3.50 + $2.00 (Night) = $5.50.

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What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Exceptional benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid maternity and paternity benefits
  • Award-winning training and development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Luxury work environment
  • Meaningful and rewarding work
TidePointe, a Vi Community, is located at 700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Responsibilities: Medical Technician

Responsible for a number of functions to support medical staff and assist with the clinical and technical aspects of care within limits of certification for residents. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

Principal Accountabilities / Essential Job Functions:

  • Administers resident oral and topical medication(s), as prescribed by a physician and within the scope of practice of a Med Tech, including, but not limited to: o Verifies identity of resident receiving medication.
    • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application.
    • Records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration in the system of record.
    • Takes and records vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated team members of unexpected reactions.
    • Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not taken.
    • Maintains related medical records under supervision of the nurse and/or medical staff.
  • Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
  • May receive supply of ordered medications and store per protocol.
  • May record and restock medication inventories.
  • Follows written and/or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
  • Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice. Adheres to policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA).
  • Provides escort service to residents as directed by supervisor.
  • Notifies supervisor and oncoming staff of resident changes of condition, as they occur.
  • Provides safe, efficient, and cost--effective quality care.
  • Documents care per policy and procedures.
  • Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to resolve resident problems and enhance care delivery and service.
  • Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; successfully adapts to changes.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Company's Mission, Values, and Resident Care Philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice through behavior and attitude.
  • Responsible for upholding resident rights.
  • Maintains Infection Control Protocols in all aspects of daily duties.
  • Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner on a shift/schedule determined by the facility.
  • May perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and render First Aid in emergency situations.
  • Attends/complies with assisted living/care center meetings, mandatory in-services and committee meetings.
  • Participates in orientation of new employees.
  • Manages emergency situations based on the Company's safety and disaster policies.
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
  • Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
  • Work Experience: Prior experience working with geriatric clients is preferred; 6 months prior Medication Technician experience, preferred.
  • Licensure / Certification: Current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required; completed the training to be a designated Med Tech is required ; Current CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required; Current First Aid certification is required or must be willing and able to become First Aid Certified. Must be able to pass a comprehensive test based on basic pharmacology and medication safety.
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