Certified Medication Technician - (CMT) PRN Shift
About The Position
Centurion Health is seeking a per diem Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to work at Idaho State Correctional Institution in South Boise/Kuna, Idaho. Centurion provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Idaho Department of Correction and contracts with state and local governments to serve correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff, the CMT assists nurses by following written and/or oral instructions to administer medications and document drug dosages and administration times. The CMT also takes vital signs, assists with examinations and treatments, helps patients with activities of daily living, and monitors patients for changes in condition to report to medical staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Medical Aide certification, or the ability to obtain it, with approval for medication administration.
- Maintain current tuberculosis documentation.
- Maintain active CPR/AED certification.
- Pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an acute care, emergency, or correctional setting.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications according to written and/or oral instructions from a Registered Nurse and/or other medical staff.
- Document medication dosages and administration times.
- Take patients’ vital signs.
- Assist with examinations and treatments.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Monitor patients and report changes in their conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
