Nursing Home Med Tech (CMT)

Med Tech - Full Time

Kingston Center is seeking a qualified Medical Technician for our Skilled Nursing Facility in West Kingston, RI. The ideal candidate will have post-high school coursework in medical services, or a college degree, and have familiarity and true enjoyment from working with the needs of the infirm and the elderly.

DUTIES:

• Accurately pour and endorse assistance with the medication of each individual
• Ensure consistency between the physician prescriptions, blister packs and medications poured for each resident
• Ensure timely and accurate medication orders and medication renewals
• Review medication refill log to compare with medication in storage cabinets
• Review of “no-refill” orders in the refill log and faxing of requests to MDs
• Review of receipt, storage and documentation of medications delivered
• Communicate with the Medication Supervisor to clarify and ensure entitlements, prescriptions, and deliveries
• Maintain medical and medication information on all residents in their designated file
• Report residents who missed or refused medications to supervisor and case management
• Attend all mandatory scheduled in-service training programs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have an active RI CNA and CMT license
• Previous experience and/or training as a Medtech is strongly preferred
• Post high school course work in medical services or college degree preferred
• Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in the English language
• Familiar with the needs of the infirm and the elderly

Shift Requirements: Full-time Schedule including every other weekend