Certified Medical Techician

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Position SummaryFunctions as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for CRSS Assisted Living Facilities.Administers and documents medications by all routes except for intramuscular andsubcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin. Assist residents who are functionally,physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour protective oversight and assist residentswith activities of daily living, housekeeping, and cleaning duties. All responsibilities will beconducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. This position is offered as Full-Time, Hourly, Evening shift. Overview and Responsibilities• Prepares, administers and documents medications by all routes, except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin, in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.• Responsible for performing blood sugar testing and administering insulin as ordered.• Maintains glucometer calibration checks and documents.• Observes, reports and records response of the resident to medications.• Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition, skin conditions and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Care Coordinator.• Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.• Orders and monitors appropriate use of needed supplies including reordering of medications.• Administers specified treatments and records.• Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.• Maintains oxygen systems for residents on a daily basis.• Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care(except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walker, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self-transfer and ambulation techniques and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids).Overview and Responsibilities (Cont'd)• Does monthly pathway to safety checks with residents and documents.• Assists residents with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, room cleaning emptying trash, bed making, and bed/linen changes.• Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.• Records incidents, errors, and/or accidents.• Conducts room checks and makes resident rounds.• Records resident and resident-related events• Ensures resident’s participation in mealtimes.• Pours coffee and provides beverage service at lunch and dinner.• Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity programs.• Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situation.• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.• Assists with quality assurance programs.• Assists in training of new CMT/ML1 staff.• Provides and promotes customer service for residents, employees, and visitors• Maintain safe and clean environment for residents, visitors and staff.• Attends all staff meetings and required in-services yearly before evaluation is due.• Performs other duties as assigned by needs of the business.

Requirements

Observes, reports and records response of residents to medication.
Administer oxygen by nasal canula as needed and demonstrate oxygen safety.
Blood glucose monitoring
Urine and stool specimen collection
Must be self-motivated, function as an “in charge person” and use good judgment.
Able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under allcircumstances.
Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
Able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
Utilizes tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
Able to perform physical/mental/functional requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Prepares, administers and documents medications by all routes, except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin, in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
Responsible for performing blood sugar testing and administering insulin as ordered.
Maintains glucometer calibration checks and documents.
Observes, reports and records response of the resident to medications.
Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition, skin conditions and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Care Coordinator.
Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.
Orders and monitors appropriate use of needed supplies including reordering of medications.
Administers specified treatments and records.
Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.
Maintains oxygen systems for residents on a daily basis.
Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care(except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walker, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self-transfer and ambulation techniques and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids).
Does monthly pathway to safety checks with residents and documents.
Assists residents with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, room cleaning emptying trash, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
Records incidents, errors, and/or accidents.
Conducts room checks and makes resident rounds.
Records resident and resident-related events
Ensures resident’s participation in mealtimes.
Pours coffee and provides beverage service at lunch and dinner.
Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity programs.
Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situation.
Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
Assists with quality assurance programs.
Assists in training of new CMT/ML1 staff.
Provides and promotes customer service for residents, employees, and visitors
Maintain safe and clean environment for residents, visitors and staff.
Attends all staff meetings and required in-services yearly before evaluation is due.
Performs other duties as assigned by needs of the business.