FT/PT SIC Med Tech

Spring Arbor Senior Living•Albemarle, NC

12h

About The Position

The Supervisor in Charge (SIC) Med Tech serves as the immediate supervisor of daily operations of the assigned shift and is responsible for managing the medication administration program in accordance with state regulations. Also, the SIC directs Resident Assistants (RAs) and Med Techs and helps coordinate services to residents under the direction of the Resident Care Director or designee (where applicable). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Observe, document, and report to RCD any changes in residents’ conditions Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care Perform and document medical treatments and/or procedures according to state regulations and Spring Arbor policies and procedures Communicate with RCD, resident’s physician and family members or responsible party a resident’s illness, incident or injury Respond to resident emergency call system promptly Assist and orient residents at time of admission Document and review medication administration Refer to residents’ charts and administer medications according to physician’s orders Ensure that medications are being administered at appropriate times Perform and document blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin per physician’s orders Conduct and document Controlled Drug Count at the beginning and end of shift Order residents’ medications in a timely manner Transcribe and carry out physician’s orders adhering to policies and procedures Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents’ medications, treatments, and/or therapies See full job description for additional job duties. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, or equivalent required Must be at least 21 years old, unless prior approval from Regional Director Prior management experience in a similar work environment preferred CNA Certification preferred (may be required in some states) Must have and maintain CPR, First Aid, and State-specific Med Tech certifications, and State Board of Nursing licensure if applicable Familiarity with symptoms and behaviors of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is recommended (though not required) that the SIC obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification. Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years old, unless prior approval from Regional Director
Must have and maintain CPR, First Aid, and State-specific Med Tech certifications, and State Board of Nursing licensure if applicable
Ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for seniors without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others
Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Prior management experience in a similar work environment preferred
CNA Certification preferred (may be required in some states)
Familiarity with symptoms and behaviors of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is recommended (though not required) that the SIC obtain Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certification.

Responsibilities

Observe, document, and report to RCD any changes in residents’ conditions
Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfer, mobility and incontinence care
Perform and document medical treatments and/or procedures according to state regulations and Spring Arbor policies and procedures
Communicate with RCD, resident’s physician and family members or responsible party a resident’s illness, incident or injury
Respond to resident emergency call system promptly
Assist and orient residents at time of admission
Document and review medication administration
Refer to residents’ charts and administer medications according to physician’s orders
Ensure that medications are being administered at appropriate times
Perform and document blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin per physician’s orders
Conduct and document Controlled Drug Count at the beginning and end of shift
Order residents’ medications in a timely manner
Transcribe and carry out physician’s orders adhering to policies and procedures
Communicate with physicians and other medical professionals regarding residents’ medications, treatments, and/or therapies