Certified Medication Technician - MT - Med Tech

Certified Medication Technician
- Med Tech

Title:

Certified Medication Technician
- Med Tech

Company:
Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home

Department:
Assisted Living

Location:

Boonsboro, Maryland near Hagerstown

Salary: $17.00 - $21.50 an hour, plus applicable shift differentials

Summary:

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 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-Keedy 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 manner solicit, collect or divulge any 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 Fahrney-Keedy affairs with 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.

Drug Administration & Resident Care:

• 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.
• Follow facility 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 administered without a written, signed, dated order from an attending licensed physician.
• Follow Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures for recording the order in the resident's clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication.
• Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication treatment.
• Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.
• Be familiar with the meaning and usage of common medical abbreviations, symbols, and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by Fahrney-Keedy, pharmacists and physicians.
• Provides care in a safe and timely manner in accordance with Fahrney-Keedy's policies and procedures, according to each resident's level of care and needs, and within the Med. Tech.'s scope of practice.
• Assists or completes resident's dental care, dressing/undressing, nail…