CMT / Certified Medication Technician

Luxor Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tapcheck on-demand pay

Job summary

Beauvais Rehab & Healthcare Center is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our compassionate team. You will administer non-parenteral medications under RN/LPN supervision and deliver resident care in line with applicable regulations and facility standards.

As part of our active team, you will maintain infection control practices, observe and report medication reactions, and assist with meals and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Administer non-parenteral medications per facility guidelines.
• Maintain infection control practices during daily tasks.
• Observe and report adverse reactions to medications to the staff nurse.
• Chart medications accurately and timely.
• Support CNAs and other staff to ensure resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility policies and directives while performing tasks.
• Prepare, administer, and chart non-parenteral medications.
• Observe adverse reactions and report to supervising nurse.
• Maintain medication storage and report medication errors immediately.
• Assist with residents’ dining, appetite, and feeding needs.
• Take and report vital signs; respond to abnormal findings promptly.
• Provide timely responses to call lights and assist residents.
• Supervise nurse aides and assist with direct resident care.
• Attend departmental meetings and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Medication administration

Infection control

Observation & reporting

Team supervision

Resident care

Job description

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Location: Beauvais Rehab & Healthcare Center
Job Type: Ft Eve

Beauvais Rehab & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing community that strives to provide clinical excellence and compassionate care to our residents. We are currently seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our active, dedicated, and fun team. Make an impact on patient care and love where you work!

CMT Job Summary:

Work under the direction and supervision of RN/LPN staff while administering non-parenteral medications and providing resident care in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and facility regulations and standards.

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CMT Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all facility and departmental policies, guidance, and directives while performing tasks and using equipment and supplies
• Assure infection control practices are maintained during daily tasks
• Prepare, administer, and chart medications (excluding parenteral) per facility guidelines
• Observe and report any adverse reactions to medications to staff nurse
• Maintain and control medication storage according to protocol
• Report medication errors to supervisor immediately
• Transport residents to dining areas and assist with feeding if needed
• Note and report poor appetites, complaints, or requests
• Assist with supplements and snacks
• Take and report vital signs promptly; report abnormal findings immediately
• Answer call lights within two minutes and provide necessary assistance
• Make frequent rounds and supervise nurse aides, ensuring proper resident care
• Assist CNAs with direct care and ensure follow-up on any issues found
• Maintain safety and ensure proper use of safety devices
• Use good body mechanics and gait belts during transfers
• Immediately report resident incidents or accidents; do not move residents until a nurse assesses
• Report personal injuries to the Director of Nursing or designee, regardless of severity
• Immediately report any suspected resident abuse to the Administrator or designee. This includes:
  • Resident-to-resident
  • Staff-to-resident
  • Visitor-to-resident
• Report abusive resident behavior toward staff or visitors to a nurse for follow-up
• Attend all departmental meetings and in-services as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisors

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Contact: 816-307-2581