Certified Medication Technician

Federal Staffing Resources • Hopkinsville, KY

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About The Position

Certified Medication Technician Job Overview:
Prepares, administers and charts medication and treatments within the scope of their practice.
Performs medical treatments under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Takes temperatures, pulses and respiration and records on patient's chart.
Participates in treatment team meetings.
Provides first aid for minor injuries.
Accepts and accounts for drugs and related paraphernalia.
Attends in-service training programs.
Reports unusual incidents with staff or patients to a licensed nurse.
Participates in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.
Assists residents in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
Observes and reports skin breakdown
Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions by taking them to restrooms, providing bedpans or portable commodes.
Collects, labels, and records sputum, urine, or stool specimens for laboratory analysis.
Changes and transports soiled and contaminated linens.
Assists residents in dressing and undressing.
Situates bedfast residents in correct and comfortable positions and turns them every two hours.
Changes dressings and bandages as required.
Aids residents in preparation for activities and programs within and outside of the center.
Assists residents by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed.
Records residents' food and fluid intake, bowel movements, and urine output.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CMT certification through KY State approved program
• Ability to pass facility requirements
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and charts medication and treatments within the scope of their practice.
• Performs medical treatments under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Takes temperatures, pulses and respiration and records on patient's chart.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Provides first aid for minor injuries.
• Accepts and accounts for drugs and related paraphernalia.
• Attends in-service training programs.
• Reports unusual incidents with staff or patients to a licensed nurse.
• Participates in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.
• Assists residents in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
• Observes and reports skin breakdown
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions by taking them to restrooms, providing bedpans or portable commodes.
• Collects, labels, and records sputum, urine, or stool specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Changes and transports soiled and contaminated linens.
• Assists residents in dressing and undressing.
• Situates bedfast residents in correct and comfortable positions and turns them every two hours.
• Changes dressings and bandages as required.
• Aids residents in preparation for activities and programs within and outside of the center.
• Assists residents by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed.
• Records residents' food and fluid intake, bowel movements, and urine output.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Company-funded match and safe harbor 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and vision plans available
• Life insurance and accidental death plans available
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available
• TRICARE Supplemental available
• Supplemental Benefit plans available
• Referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Plans available
• Will Preparation Services available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED