Medication Technician, Cole Manor

Purpose:

Cole Manor has an opening for a Part-Time Medication Technician on 1st and 2nd Shift. This position requires every other weekend and every other holiday.

Provides direct care to residents, including the administration of medications within the scope of the role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for documenting medications and medication-related treatments per physician orders and accurately recording all care provided in the resident's record, Medication Administration Record (MAR), and Treatment Administration Record (TAR).
• Administers and documents medications in accordance with the PA Department of Human Services Medication Administration Training Program, state regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
• Receives and documents medication deliveries from the pharmacy and ensures all medications are received and properly stored.
• Performs personal laundry for residents as needed.
• Attends all mandatory in-service programs and completes annual training related to job activities.
• Encourages residents' participation in activities and assists with transportation to meals, scheduled programs, and other activities.
• Assists residents with the ordering, receipt, and storage of their medications.
• Assists licensed nursing staff with emergency care when requested.
• Follows all facility and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides residents with clean linens and assists with bed making.
• Accurately obtains and records vital signs and weights as indicated for each resident.
• Maintains and reorders necessary supplies used by staff and residents.
• Ensures resident safety by performing regular room checks and remaining aware of the location of each resident.
• Assists residents with meal setup and feeding as required.
• Helps residents make arrangements for doctor appointments, beauty shop appointments, and other needs as appropriate. May also assist with making transportation arrangements for appointments off campus.
• Responds to residents' requests for assistance in a timely manner.
• Assists residents with basic activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and grooming.
• Reports changes in residents' conditions to the Director of Resident Care, charge person, or physician and documents relevant information in the resident's chart in accordance with policy.
• Maintains resident confidentiality.
• Provides direct resident care in accordance with residents' support plans and physician orders and collaborates with other providers, such as therapists, hospice, and home care.
• Ensures accurate accounting and safekeeping of all narcotics at all times and performs change-of-shift narcotic counts in accordance with regulations and policies.
• High school diploma, GED diploma, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
• Completion of the PA Department of Human Services Medication Administration Training Program, to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• CPR certification is required based on AHA standards and must include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Current PA Department of Public Welfare Medication Administration Certification, to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) OR First Aid Certification.
• Act 34.
• OAPSA.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran