Med Tech

1. Medication Administration & Documentation

The morning shift is centered around the "Morning Med Pass," which is often the largest of the day.

• Morning Med Pass: Administering scheduled medications for breakfast and mid-morning, ensuring the "Six Rights" of medication administration are followed for every resident.

• PRN Management: Assessing residents who request "as needed" medications for pain or indigestion and documenting the effectiveness of those medications later in the shift.

• Blood Glucose Monitoring: Performing finger-sticks for diabetic residents and administering insulin as prescribed before or after meals.

• MAR Accuracy: Ensuring every medication given is initialed in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) immediately to prevent double-dosing.

2. Clinical Monitoring & Reporting

Because you are present during the most active part of the resident's day, your observations are critical for the nursing team.

• Vital Signs: Taking and recording blood pressure, pulse, or temperatures as required before administering specific heart or blood pressure medications.

• Change in Condition: Monitoring for "sundowning" recovery or new symptoms such as confusion, cough, or skin redness, and reporting these to the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) or Administrator.

• Shift Report: Participating in a "hand-off" with the outgoing night shift to learn about any incidents, falls, or PRNs given overnight.

3. Resident Care & Social Support

In many facilities, the Med Tech also assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) during the busy morning hours.

• ADL Assistance: Helping residents with morning grooming, dressing, and escorting them to the dining room for breakfast and lunch.

• Meal Supervision: Monitoring residents in the dining room for choking risks or changes in appetite, which can be an early sign of illness.

• Hydration: Encouraging fluid intake throughout the morning to prevent dehydration, which is a common cause of falls and UTIs in the elderly.