Med Tech (Medication Technician)

Stop, don't look any further ~ Indian Oaks is looking to a Med Tech to the team!!
PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and state requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT:
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.
Nursing Care Functions

• Check foods brought into the facility by the resident's family/visitors to ensure that it is within the resident's dietary allowances. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor and Dietary Supervisor.
• Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary.
• Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area.

Specific Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a certified nursing assistant.
• Must have medication aide certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years' experience as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology. Current CPR certification
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.