Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA) or Certified Med Tech (CMT) FT Evenings!

Centurion Health•Chillicothe, MO

34d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Centurion provides comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections and is seeking a full-time Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA) or Certified Med Tech (CMT) for Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. Under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing or nursing designee, the role administers prescribed medications and documents medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects. The evening schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends. Pay is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, plus shift differential, depending on years of experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For CMTs: current active CMT, CNA, and insulin certifications on the Missouri State Registry.
If not already Level 1 Medication Aide certified, successfully complete internal Level 1 Medication Aide and insulin training to remain employed beyond the probationary period.
Pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable.
Maintain required certification and document required medication-administration training in the Employee File.

Nice To Haves

For L1MAs: current active Level 1 Medication Aide certification and insulin certification from the Department of Health and Senior Services or the Department of Mental Health, also referred to as DD Medication Aide.
One year of experience in an acute care, emergency, or correctional setting.

Responsibilities

Administer medications as prescribed under the direction of the facility Director of Nursing or nursing designee.
Document medication effectiveness and any noted adverse actions or side effects.
Complete required continuing education to maintain certification, including at least four hours of medication administration training every two years.
Maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR/AED certification.