Certified Medication Technician (CMT)- FSH

State-of-Missour; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) at Fulton State Hospital in Fulton, MO. The CMT will administer medications under a licensed nurse and maintain medication rooms, supporting patients across security levels and daily living tasks.

Applicants must hold an active Missouri CMT registry status and an insulin certification, with BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR preferred. The role includes hospital-based duties and a defined benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active and up-to-date Missouri Certified Medication Technician status in good standing.
• Active insulin certification in good standing with Missouri.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications to patients and maintain related records under licensed nurse supervision.
• Maintain medication rooms with adequate supplies and medications.
• Provide direct care and treatment for psychiatric patients in security settings; assist with activities of daily living.

Education

CMT Certification

Insulin Certification

Job description

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Job Location:

Fulton State Hospital

600 East Fifth Street

Fulton, MO 65251

Why you'll love this position:

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery.Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU will contribute to individuals' recovery and positively impact those you serve.

Our CMTs provide patient care, medication administration, and medication system maintenance as directed by the Charge Nurse, and in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of the department.Applicants must have an active status on Missouri State Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Registry and Missouri CNA registry and have an up to date and active insulin certification. They should understand ethical and legal responsibilities in administering medications.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for administering prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Responsible for maintaining medication rooms with adequate supplies and medications
• Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender patients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
• Accountable for assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks
• Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned
• Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output
• Report on the condition of patients
• Perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting

All you will need for success:

Required qualifications:

• Proof of active and up to date Certified Medication Technician status, in good standing with the State of Missouri
• Proof of active and up to date insulin certification, in good standing with the State of Missouri

Preferred Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)/Healthcare Provider CPR

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• a defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Eva See, RN

Recruitment and Retention Officer

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573-592-2244