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The Palmettos of Bluffton

Med Tech 3p-11p Part Time alternating weekends

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What they do

A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).

$33,318 / year median in South Carolina

+20% projected growth

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Position:
Med Tech Work Schedule:
Med Tech 3p-11p Part Time alternating weekends
Job Type:
Part Time Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your care and compassions, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our team! Palmettos of Bluffton fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities of growth in a healthcare setting. The Med Tech provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Assists patient with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comforts and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. The primary responsibilities of the Medication Technician is to: 1) administer medications to the residents in a safe, accurate and timely manner and 2) provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice and individuality.
Position Highlights:
1. Satisfactory completion of medication technician skills competency checklist. 2. Must obtain required medication technician training certificate. 3. Experience working in Assisted Living preferred. 4. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
  • Understands and practices universal precautions with all patient.
  • Performs all tasks/procedures included on assignment or reports to charge nurse any tasks not completed.
  • Assists in the preparation for admission of patients.
  • Assists in and accompany patients in admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
  • Provides post-mortem care.
  • Provides morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
  • Provides evening care, which includes hands/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, special skin care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed.
Why NHC? Palmettos of Bluffton is pleased to be a part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family.

We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family - oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases. Experience-Must be certified nursing assistant or currently enrolled in a nurse aide training program. -Attend in-service programs, as assigned, to learn procedures and develop skills and meet state requirements. BenefitsEarned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance Flex Spending Plan 401k with generous company contributions
Flexible Schedule Uniforms Advancement Opportunities Work Location:
The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway Okatie, SC 29909 If you are interested in work...