Medication Technician - MED TECH - MT - Evening SHIFT

Fahrney Keedy

Boonsboro Maryland - near Hagerstown

$17.00 - $21.50 plus $3.50 evening differential

Evening Shift 2pm - 10pm

Medication Technician (Med. Tech.)

Assisted Living/Memory Care

Director of ALU & Delegating RN

Non-exempt

Alison Kelly, Director of Assisted Living

02/01/2022 ars

The primary purpose of a Medication Technician is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the Delegating RN or the Director of Assisted Living. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established каб nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of Fahrney‑Keedy, and the requirements of the State.

Provide care for Assisted Living/Memory Care residents according to their needs.

As a Medication Technician, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Employment with Fahrney‑ sita is “at will”. Either the associate or Fahrney‑Keedy may terminate the employment relationship for any reason at any time without notice, regardless of the length of employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not limited to benefits which provide for vesting based on length of service.

Fahrney‑Keedy associates recognize that Fahrney‑Keedy has and will have information regarding financial, personal and medical affairs and other vital information (collectively, “information”) which are valuable, special and unique assets of Fahrney‑Keedy. Associates agree that they will not at any time or in any Prozesse soliciti, cole or divulgee information to any third party without the prior written consent of Fahrney‑Keedy. This information is Company property which may not be disclosed outside the facility unless properly released for publication.

Associates will protect the information and treat it as strictly confidential. Associates should not discuss Fahrneyилакти care affairsodom others.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral, topical, or suppository medications that are commonly used at Fahrney‑Keedy and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.
• Complete medication charting following established nursing standards, the policies, procedures and practices of Fahrney‑Keedy and the requirements of the State.
• Follow Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications; assist in carrying out these rules under the direction of the Delegating RN or Director of Nursing, including documentation requirements.
• Assist in documenting and removing medications that are discontinued by the attending physician.
• Follow Fahrney‑Keedy’s policies and procedures governing drug receipt errors, including notifying the delivery source and the Delegating RN/Director of Nursing.
• Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you as the Med. Tech.
• Followքան policies and procedures in holding medications for residents who are transferred from Fahrney‑Keedy or when the attending physician discontinues medications.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed. Document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered, including reason(s) for refusal.
• Promptly notify the Delegating RN or Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow the medication card practices of Fahrney‑Keedy.
• Ensure that no medication is…