Certified GA Med Tech

Summary

As a Certified GA Med Tech, you will be integral in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with medical documentation standards. Reporting to the nursing supervisor, your role involves administering medications and utilizing EMR and EHR systems effectively. Your core skills in physiology, HIPAA regulations, and catheter care will be essential, while your premium experience in assisted living and hospice care will enhance the support provided to patients, particularly those with developmental disabilities or dementia. Join our dedicated team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

Duties and responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administration of medications to residents.
• Report errors in the administration of medications; complete medication administration error report as appropriate.
• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as required.
• Attend and participate in care plan meetings as necessary
• Medication Administration Functions Accurately and safely prepare and administer medications that are ordered by a licensed practitioner.
• Measure, document and report vital signs according to facility policies.
• Observe resident to detect response to medications and prepare report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reactions in accordance with facility policies.
• Be familiar with commonly administered medications including their use, typical dosages and significant side effects or interactions.
• Be familiar with common medical abbreviations, symbols and terms relative to the administration of medications as used by the facility, pharmacists and physicians.
• Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs and biologicals.
• Follow facility procedures governing medication receipt errors including notifying the delivery source and the Director of Nursing.
• Follow the facility’s procedures regarding resident self-administration of medications.
• Follow the labeling policies and practices of the facility.
• Observe and verify that medication is taken or applied as directed; document any instance where prescribed medication is not administered or taken.
• Promptly notify the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor or the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.

Staff Development Functions

• Attend continuing education programs as needed.
• Attend and participate in orientation programs as necessary.
• Attend annual in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, safety, infection prevention and control, etc.).
• Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.

Qualifications

• Certified Med Tech with knowledge of EHR systems
• Strong patient care skills, including catheter care and tube feeding
• Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation, compliant with HIPAA regulations
• Experience in assisted living and/or nursing homes
• Proficient in medication administration
• Familiarity with working with individuals with developmental disabilities and dementia care

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30342: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19