Med Tech

Med Tech Winterville, GA Job Details Full-time $9.00 - $10.50 a week 1 hour ago Qualifications Assisting with ADLs Drug therapy monitoring Clinical documentation Blood glucose monitoring Medication management Patient personal care assistance Entry level Patient observation Full Job Description 1. Medication Administration & Documentation The morning shift is centered around the "Morning Med Pass," which is often the largest of the day.

Morning Med Pass:

Administering scheduled medications for breakfast and mid-morning, ensuring the "Six Rights" of medication administration are followed for every resident.

PRN Management:

Assessing residents who request "as needed" medications for pain or indigestion and documenting the effectiveness of those medications later in the shift.

Blood Glucose Monitoring:

Performing finger-sticks for diabetic residents and administering insulin as prescribed before or after meals.

MAR Accuracy:

Ensuring every medication given is initialed in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) immediately to prevent double-dosing. 2. Clinical Monitoring & Reporting Because you are present during the most active part of the resident's day, your observations are critical for the nursing team.

Vital Signs:

Taking and recording blood pressure, pulse, or temperatures as required before administering specific heart or blood pressure medications. Change in

Condition:

Monitoring for "sundowning" recovery or new symptoms such as confusion, cough, or skin redness, and reporting these to the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) or Administrator.

Shift Report:

Participating in a "hand-off" with the outgoing night shift to learn about any incidents, falls, or PRNs given overnight. 3. Resident Care & Social Support In many facilities, the Med Tech also assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) during the busy morning hours.

ADL Assistance:

Helping residents with morning grooming, dressing, and escorting them to the dining room for breakfast and lunch.

Meal Supervision:

Monitoring residents in the dining room for choking risks or changes in appetite, which can be an early sign of illness.

Hydration:

Encouraging fluid intake throughout the morning to prevent dehydration, which is a common cause of falls and UTIs in the elderly.