Who knew that a med tech = MD

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Specializes in Medical Telemetry, LTC,AlF, Skilled care.

Hi all. I recently got a new job at an assisted living facility in which they use med techs. I myself am just a CNA (just 9 more months of LPN school :D ) but a couple of these med techs think they know EVERYTHING. There is one in paticular who is extremely bad, she thinks that since she is a med tech that she is above basic nursing duties like wiping up a bm. Since she is a med tech she is not to be considered a CNA. Whenever you say something about an illness or a medication she'll say "No, that's wrong." and try to correct you. It's just really irritating, just because she finished a 6 week med tech class doesn't mean she's ready to become a nursing supervisor :zzzzz What is the best way to deal with someone who thinks everything she does is perfect and everything you do is wrong? She gets so high and mighty with the nurses that that one of them really needs to just say "Look at what's behind your name on your name badge and look at what's behind my name on my name badge." I'm not trying to be mean but it's ridiculous. How can I deal with her without losing my sanity? Thanks!

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Hi all. I recently got a new job at an assisted living facility in which they use med techs. I myself am just a CNA (just 9 more months of LPN school :D ) but a couple of these med techs think they know EVERYTHING. There is one in paticular who is extremely bad, she thinks that since she is a med tech that she is above basic nursing duties like wiping up a bm. Since she is a med tech she is not to be considered a CNA. Whenever you say something about an illness or a medication she'll say "No, that's wrong." and try to correct you. It's just really irritating, just because she finished a 6 week med tech class doesn't mean she's ready to become a nursing supervisor :zzzzz What is the best way to deal with someone who thinks everything she does is perfect and everything you do is wrong? She gets so high and mighty with the nurses that that one of them really needs to just say "Look at what's behind your name on your name badge and look at what's behind my name on my name badge." I'm not trying to be mean but it's ridiculous. How can I deal with her without losing my sanity? Thanks!

I don't have any advice, except I wouldn't want to be working on the days she gives meds. {If I were you and after I got my license, that is.}

People like that usually create their own downfall eventually.

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Sometimes people do that stuff out of insecurity. You might try letting her feel smart for a while. If she tells you something that is actually right, just smile and say, 'Hey - thanks for the info.' At first it might seem like you're giving in or being a pushover, but eventually I bet she won't feel the need to be right all the time.

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What is the best way to deal with someone who thinks everything she does is perfect and everything you do is wrong?

The best way? Ignore them. Don't waste your time on spirit killers and soul zappers. They'll pull you into the muck with them if you do.

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Geez - I wish someone would tell me that 'I' didn't have to deal with BM!!:rotfl: If I had a nickle for every BM that I've wiped up over the years.........well, you know the rest!!

And never, ever say "just" a CNA - your job, done properly, is an important contribution to the overall team!

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Specializes in NICU, Infection Control.

It's an oldie, but a goodie: "Pride goeth before a fall."

If it's in her job description to assist w/hygiene, she needs to do it. If she doesn't, let someone who can do something about it know.

Don't let her get to you--just walk away.

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We actually do have an aide who's an MD, just waiting to get his paperwork straight in this country. A very cool resource.

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Specializes in Nursing assistant.
Geez - I wish someone would tell me that 'I' didn't have to deal with BM!!:rotfl: If I had a nickle for every BM that I've wiped up over the years.........well, you know the rest!!

And never, ever say "just" a CNA - your job, done properly, is an important contribution to the overall team!

A nickel for every BM I've wiped up....now you're talking. If I had only invested it in a 401 K.....well, you know the rest!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ER and ICU!!!.

And never, ever say "just" a CNA - your job, done properly, is an important contribution to the overall team!

Or "Just" an LVN or "Just" anything!! Everyone must contribute to working or it would all be a mess!!:yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat:

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Specializes in Ortho/Neuro.
Hi all. I recently got a new job at an assisted living facility in which they use med techs. I myself am just a CNA (just 9 more months of LPN school :D ) but a couple of these med techs think they know EVERYTHING. There is one in paticular who is extremely bad, she thinks that since she is a med tech that she is above basic nursing duties like wiping up a bm. Since she is a med tech she is not to be considered a CNA. Whenever you say something about an illness or a medication she'll say "No, that's wrong." and try to correct you. It's just really irritating, just because she finished a 6 week med tech class doesn't mean she's ready to become a nursing supervisor :zzzzz What is the best way to deal with someone who thinks everything she does is perfect and everything you do is wrong? She gets so high and mighty with the nurses that that one of them really needs to just say "Look at what's behind your name on your name badge and look at what's behind my name on my name badge." I'm not trying to be mean but it's ridiculous. How can I deal with her without losing my sanity? Thanks!

It sounds to me like she could be very dangerous. People who think they know a lot are very dangerous because they either think they know it or they are afraid of hurting their pride to ask when they don't actually know something! About 5 years ago, I took the Med Aide course and was working in assisted living and looking back it was very scary how much I didn't know! Taking a 6 week Medication Administration course does not make you a pharmacist or even a nurse! They taught us the five rights, but didn't really go into the interactions or the side effects! They barely went into their uses!

Oh, and if she thinks she's above wiping butts, maybe she should think of a new career!

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I have never worked with a med tech. I don't know of any facility around here that uses them. What exactly are their responsibilities? Are they hired to JUST give meds? Or are they expected to pass meds and do baths,transfers,etc..?

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Specializes in M/S, home health, LTC, rehab/orth.

I'm an agency LPN and I do a lot of LTC, and just thought I'd put in my 2 cents, I don't know how much she has to do, but I know that I have so many meds to give sometimes that I don't have any time to stop and help clean up a resident, change a dressing, or anything or all of my meds will be late. I tried at first to do everything and it doesn't work. A lot of the residents have meds due at the same time and you only have one hour before and one after to get all of them done, sometimes it isn't possible with NO interruptions. I used to be an aide before I went back to school (and during school) so I know it can be a lot of work but I'm usually the only one giving meds to 20-something to 40-something residents. I just hope the CNAs I work with don't think I think I'm above wiping a butt, helping someone to the bathroom, or anything, and they shouldn't because I do that stuff if I'm not in the middle of a med pass. And I've never thought I'm above doing ANYTHING that helps someone, even if it's adjusting a blanket or pushing a bedside table closer to them. If she's not busy with a med pass and still doesn't want to do CNA work, that's a different story, though. Tonya

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