Certified Medication Technician - (FT DAYS) (71835)
About The Position
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction. Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ We are currently seeking a full-time Certified Medication Technician to join our team at Idaho State Correctional Center located in South Boise/Kuna, Idaho. The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff and is responsible for assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and times of administration. The CMT takes vital signs, assists in examinations and treatments, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The CMT must monitor patients to report changes in their conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Aide certification (or ability to obtain) with approval for medication administration required
- Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification
- Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable
Nice To Haves
- One Year experience in acute care, emergency or correctional setting preferred
Responsibilities
- assisting nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications
- document drug dosages and times of administration
- takes vital signs
- assists in examinations and treatments
- assists patients with activities of daily living
- monitor patients to report changes in their conditions
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Much more...
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
