Hiring for Med Tech. Must have a valid South Carolina CNA and Medical Technician certification.  

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Schedule: Nights  7 pm - 7 am, Weekend rotation required 

Compensation: $20 - $24.99 plus shift differential for nights and weekends 

Shift Differential:

- Nights: $2.00.

- Weekends: $3.50  + $2.00 (Night) = $5.50. 

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What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity and paternity benefits
• Award-winning training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Luxury work environment
• Meaningful and rewarding work

TidePointe, a Vi Community, is located at 700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Medical Technician

Responsible for a number of functions to support medical staff and assist with the clinical and technical aspects of care within limits of certification for residents. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a safety sensitive position.

Principal Accountabilities / Essential Job Functions:

• Administers resident oral and topical medication(s), as prescribed by a physician and within the scope of practice of a Med Tech, including, but not limited to: o Verifies identity of resident receiving medication.
  • Presents medication to resident and observes ingestion or other application.
  • Records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration in the system of record.
  • Takes and records vital signs or observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated team members of unexpected reactions.
  • Documents reasons prescribed drugs are not taken.
  • Maintains related medical records under supervision of the nurse and/or medical staff.

• Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
• May receive supply of ordered medications and store per protocol.
• May record and restock medication inventories.
• Follows written and/or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Identifies and reports deviations from safe practice. Adheres to policies and guidelines of regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA).
• Provides escort service to residents as directed by supervisor.
• Notifies supervisor and oncoming staff of resident changes of condition, as they occur.
• Provides safe, efficient, and cost--effective quality care.
• Documents care per policy and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to resolve resident problems and enhance care delivery and service.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities; successfully adapts to changes.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the Company's Mission, Values, and Resident Care Philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice through behavior and attitude.
• Responsible for upholding resident rights.
• Maintains Infection Control Protocols in all aspects of daily duties.
• Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner on a shift/schedule determined by the facility.
• May perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and render First Aid in emergency situations.
• Attends/complies with assisted living/care center meetings, mandatory in-services and committee meetings.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Manages emergency situations based on the Company's safety and disaster policies.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• Work Experience: Prior experience working with geriatric clients is preferred; 6 months prior Medication Technician experience, preferred.
• Licensure / Certification: Current state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required; completed the training to be a designated Med Tech is required ; Current CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required; Current First Aid certification is required or must be willing and able to become First Aid Certified. Must be able to pass a comprehensive test based on basic pharmacology and medication safety.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.