Certified Medication Technician (CMT) — Weekend Care Specialist

Normandy-Nursing-Center; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay based on experience

Shift differential pay

PTO+ after 30 days

Holidays pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay option

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Normandy Nursing Center in Bridgeton, MO is seeking compassionate Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) to join our care team. Weekend shifts are available with daytime and evening options.

You will administer medications under nurse supervision, monitor residents, and document accurately in our system. Full-time roles include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, starting pay at $18.50/hour, and benefits such as PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred.
• Must pass a state-issued exam.
• Required valid certification as a CMT in the state of Missouri.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration
• Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident’s needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
• Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
• Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Missouri CMT certification

High School diploma

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

State-issued exam

Missouri CMT certification

Job description

Normandy Nursing Center in Bridgeton, MO is seeking compassionate Certified Medication Technicians (CMT) to join our care team. Weekend shifts are available with daytime and evening options.

You will administer medications under nurse supervision, monitor residents, and document accurately in our system. Full-time roles include a $3,000 sign-on bonus, starting pay at $18.50/hour, and benefits such as PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.