Certified Medication Technician (CMT) |Full-Time | 2:45pm - 11:15pm

Bethesda Health Group•Kirkwood, MO

1d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician administers medications as documented in the MAR, following proper techniques and completing medication passes safely within the allotted time. The role requires accurate documentation in accordance with nursing department standards and guidelines, maintaining medication-cart supplies and equipment, and ensuring the cart is locked, stocked, and clean at the beginning and end of each shift. The technician monitors residents’ responses to medications, reports observations and uncommon behaviors or side effects to the Charge Nurse, and administers PRN medication with Charge Nurse approval. The role also includes coordinating medication reorders for dropped, spilled, or wasted medications; working safely to protect residents; attending continuing education classes and in-services; accepting reassignments and increased responsibilities; and keeping RN and LPN staff informed of information that may require follow-up. The technician maintains effective working relationships with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers, handles confidential information discreetly, gives an end-of-shift report, and completes walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift. The role also involves answering residents’ call lights, assisting with activities of daily living as needed, and performing other appropriate duties.

Requirements

Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state where the employee will work.
Certification as a Medication Technician in the state where the employee will work.
Insulin certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.
Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Ability to manage time and organize a daily schedule to meet productivity standards.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200 pounds or more, including patients with varying abilities to assist, using proper lifting techniques and assistance when necessary.
Ability to push and pull equipment weighing more than 40 pounds using proper techniques and assistance when necessary.
Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.
Ability to complete necessary documentation in writing or using a tape recorder.
Visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
Recent long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications as documented in the MAR, using proper techniques and completing medication passes safely within the allotted time.
Document medications accurately and appropriately in accordance with nursing department standards and guidelines.
Maintain medication-cart supplies and equipment, and alert the Charge Nurse when supplies or medications are needed.
Keep the medication cart locked, properly stocked, and clean at the beginning and end of each shift.
Monitor residents’ responses to medication and report observations to the Charge Nurse.
Administer PRN medication with Charge Nurse approval and monitor residents’ responses throughout the assigned shift.
Report uncommon resident behaviors or medication side effects to the Charge Nurse.
Work with the Charge Nurse to reorder medications that have been dropped, spilled, or wasted.
Use safe work practices and proper procedures to minimize loss and protect assigned residents.
Attend continuing education classes and in-services, accept reassignments, take on increased responsibilities, and keep RN and LPN staff informed of pertinent information that may require follow-up.
Maintain effective working relationships with team members, the Charge Nurse, and department managers.
Handle confidential information discreetly.
Give a report to the Charge Nurse at the end of each shift and complete walking rounds with the oncoming or leaving shift.
Answer residents’ call lights and assist with residents’ activities of daily living as needed.
Perform other duties as appropriate.