Med Tech and Certified Nursing Assistant

Description

Job Title: Med Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant

Supervisor: Adult Day Health Coordinator

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Full-Time

 

Job Summary

Assists participants with activities of daily living; Assists with other activities and tasks related to participant care and Center operations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN); Maintains a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

Specifications:

Education and Special Training: High school degree, or equivalent; Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NA) I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) with no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property in a nursing home.

 

Experience:

At least 1 year experience with aging, frail elderly; 6 months clinical experience as a Nursing Technician, Nursing Assistant, Corpsman or Emergency Medical Technician, or if less than 1 year experience but meets all other requirements, you must receive appropriate training from PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hire.

 

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Certificate from an approved CNA training program listed as a CNA 1 with the NC DHHS; Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (Med Tech Certification); Valid NC driver’s license and vehicle.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.  Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of the Triad and approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid before working independently.

 

With or without reasonable accommodations: Ability to bend and or stoop frequently; Have independent mobility in order to climb stairs and walk distances; Lift and position patients of all weights and heights utilizing correct body mechanics; Lift and carry pieces of durable medical equipment; Lift and transport at least 50 pounds during the course of providing care, treatment and/or services; Utilize correct body mechanics to transfer, lift, and position participants; Read, write, and speak in English; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to clearly see medical records and various documents; Communicate via telephone; Hear blood pressures and spoken communication; Ability to perform repetitive hand/writs movements.

Summary

Key Responsibilities:

·       Provides basic personal care assistance and assistance with other activities of daily living to assigned participants.

·       Provides assistance with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities and meals across care settings.

·       Documents observations, treatments, procedures, nursing care and participant activities appropriately.

·       Performs basic clinical procedures such as vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation).

·       Collect specimens (e.g., blood, urine) and ensure proper labeling and handling.

·       Administers medications per PACE protocols and med tech certification standards.

·       Accurately documents care provided, observations, and participant responses in the medical record.

·       Inform the Health Care Coordinator and/or Program Director regarding participant changes.

·       Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations.

·       Monitors and reports changes in participant condition to nursing or medical staff promptly.

·       Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) on coordination of 24 hour care delivery.

·       Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, and other departments and agencies.

·       Works effectively in a team setting.

·       Abides by all established policies, rules and regulations.

·       Participates as a member of the IDT and takes part in participant care planning.  Communicates any changes in participant condition to other team members.

·       Attend staff meetings.

·       Other duties as assigned.

 

Environmental Factors:

Tasks with potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens include, but are not limited to the following:

1.      Assisting with mouth care

2.      Assisting with care of non-intact skin

3.      Assisting incontinent participants with personal care

4.      Administering an enema

5.      Shaving participants

6.      Assisting with procedures in the clinic

 

June 2010; revised March 2011; revised December 2014; December 2017; April 2026

 

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports PACE mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Non-profit provider of comprehensive medical care for elderly adults.