Certified Medical Techician
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. Functions as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for CRSS Skilled Nursing Communities. Administers and documents medications by all routes except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin. Assist residents who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour protective oversight and assist residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and cleaning duties. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and in good standing in the state of Missouri.
- Must have successfully completed the Certified Medication Technician training program for the state of Missouri and be in good standing.
- Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration
Responsibilities
- Prepares, administers, and records medication by all routes except those given by the parenteral route.
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records response of the resident to medications given.
- Relates side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of medications.
- Identifies responsibilities associated with control and storage of medications.
- Utilizes appropriate reference materials.
- Identifies what constitutes a medication error. Notifies nurse of medication errors.
- Safeguards medication preparation and storage area.
- Reorders and removes unused medications according to policy. Notifies nurse of need for reorder of controlled medications, missing medications, etc.
- Responsible for requisition and credit of medications. Pulls stat labels for reorder. Initials and dates label for reorder.
- Identifies lines of authority and areas of responsibility.
- Administers oxygen by nasal cannula.
- Monitors and Assist with Resident Call Lights.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
