Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Bethesda Health Group, Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group, Inc. is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and ensure safety in a caring environment. The role requires certifications and offers a competitive pay range, along with various benefits for full and part-time employees.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nurse Assistant and Medication Technician required.
• Insulin and CPR certifications needed within six months.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents accurately.
• Maintains medication carts and monitors residents’ responses.
• Completes job duties by attending continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Manual Dexterity

Coordination

Education

High school diploma

Certification as a Nurse Assistant

Certification as a Medication Technician

Insulin certification

CPR certification

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance are available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Summary

Administers medications as documented in the MAR, following proper techniques and completing medication passes safely within the allotted time frame 100% of the time. Documents all medications accurately, adheres to established standards and guidelines, maintains supplies and equipment on medication carts, and alerts the charge nurse for any needs. Ensures medication carts are locked, stocked, and cleaned at shift start and end. Monitors residents’ responses to medication, reports observations, and administers PRN medication with charge nurse approval, monitoring responses and reporting any adverse effects. Works with the charge nurse to reorder medications as needed. Uses proper procedures to minimize loss and protect residents. Completes job duties as a CMT by attending continuing education, accepting reassignments, taking on responsibilities, and communicating pertinent information to RN and LPN. Maintains effective relationships with team members, respects confidentiality, gives shift reports, and assists residents as needed. May be assigned additional duties.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred, but not required
• Certification as a Nurse Assistant in the state of employment
• Certification as a Medication Technician in the state of employment
• Insulin certification required or willing to obtain within six months
• CPR certification required or willing to obtain within six months
• Recent long-term care experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage time and organize daily schedule
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper techniques and assistance as necessary
• Ability to transfer and move patients weighing 200+ lbs with proper techniques and assistance
• Ability to push and pull equipment over 40 lbs with proper techniques and assistance
• Manual dexterity and coordination for working with patients and equipment
• Ability to perform documentation manually or via recording devices
• Visual acuity with color distinction

Pay range: $16.08 - $25.24 per hour

Category: CMT