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Certified Medical Techician

Archdiocese of St. Louis

#Skilled Nursing #CNA #Patient Care #Healthcare #Medical Documentation #CMT #Senior Services #Certified Medication Technician #Person Centered Care

Quick overview

Administers and documents medications via various routes and monitors resident responses to treatment. Provides essential daily living assistance and protective oversight for functionally or physically impaired senior adults.

Requirements summary

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Certified Medication Technician in good standing within the state of Missouri. Completion of or willingness to complete Insulin Administration training is required.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient SafetyActivities Of Daily LivingMedical DocumentationResident CareOxygen AdministrationInsulin Administration

Job description

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Job Summary Functions as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for CRSS Skilled Nursing Communities. Administers and documents medications by all routes except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin. Assist residents who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24-hour protective oversight and assist residents with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and cleaning duties. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. Job Responsibilities Prepares, administers, and records medication by all routes except those given by the parenteral route.
Observes, evaluates, reports, and records response of the resident to medications given.
Relates side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of medications.
Identifies responsibilities associated with control and storage of medications.
Utilizes appropriate reference materials.
Identifies what constitutes a medication error. Notifies nurse of medication errors.
Safeguards medication preparation and storage area.
Reorders and removes unused medications according to policy. Notifies nurse of need for reorder of controlled medications, missing medications, etc.
Responsible for requisition and credit of medications. Pulls stat labels for reorder. Initials and dates label for reorder.
Identifies lines of authority and areas of responsibility.
Administers oxygen by nasal cannula.
Monitors and Assist with Resident Call Lights. (please review the complete job desription) Job Requirements
Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and in good standing in the state of Missouri.
Must have successfully completed the Certified Medication Technician training program for the state of Missouri and be in good standing.
Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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