Med Tech

Job Description

Job Description

SpiriTrust Lutheran® serves five counties in southcentral Pennsylvania by providing residential living, assisted living, personal care, memory support and nursing and rehabilitation services in six life plan communities along with home care, in-home support, hospice services and palliative care. Our communities rank amongst the best, earning the award for “Best Senior Living” by U.S. News & World Report.

Our commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment is grounded in our mission, values, and culture of considerate behavior core tenets. We are excited to invite you to apply and discover the many opportunities available to join the SpiriTrust Lutheran team. Come be a part of our team and ‘catch the spirit’ as you experience the rewards of working with our team!

SpiriTrust Lutheran is now hiring a Per Diem (as needed) Med-Tech at The Village at Utz Terrace in Hanover, PA.

Education / Training : High school diploma or equivalent required. Must successfully complete the Department of Human Services direct care staff training and examination during the first 14 days of the introductory period. Must have Med-Tech certification; current CPR / AED / First Aid certification (or obtaining CPR / AED / First Aid certification within 30 days of starting the position).

Skill(s) : Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; general knowledge of assigned department’s operations; decision-making skills, knowledge of current Department of Public Welfare regulations for personal care home.

Experience : None required, but must have a Med-Tech certification.

Essential Duties

Administers medications and treatments in the appropriate area and time. Properly identifies the resident, medication, label directions, and route of administration. Assures that the medication and treatments are maintained in a locked / secured area. Effectively reports medication needs and concerns to the pharmacy. Maintains narcotic records accurately according to interdepartmental guidelines and reports any narcotic discrepancies to the Health Services Manager.

Performs routine administrative tasks such as completing lab slips, scheduling appointments and transportation, preparing podiatry lists, maintenance requests.

Admits, transfers, and discharges residents following written physician’s orders and in accordance with Agency policy.

Monitors all lab work assuring that all testing is done in compliance with physician’s orders and state and federal regulations. Consults with the physician regarding abnormal results and follows through with suggested and approved actions.

Accurately evaluates resident’s physical and emotional status. Notifies physician of any changes in condition.

Administers professional services such as Foley care, dressing applications and changes, hot and cold packs, O2 therapy, etc. using appropriate aseptic technique.

SpiriTrust Lutheran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.