Certified Medication Technician

Description

• Western State Nursing Facility

• Paid Time Off Accrual
• Company-funded match and safe harbor 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and vision plans available
• Life insurance and accidental death plans available
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available
• TRICARE Supplemental available
• Supplemental Benefit plans available
• Referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Plans available
• Will Preparation Services available

Certified Medication Technician Job Overview:

• Prepares, administers and charts medication and treatments within the scope of their practice.
• Performs medical treatments under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Takes temperatures, pulses and respiration and records on patient's chart.
• Participates in treatment team meetings.
• Provides first aid for minor injuries.
• Accepts and accounts for drugs and related paraphernalia.
• Attends in-service training programs.
• Reports unusual incidents with staff or patients to a licensed nurse.
• Participates in drills for and responds to facility emergencies.
• Assists residents in personal hygiene such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair and nail care.
• Observes and reports skin breakdown
• Assists residents with bowel and bladder functions by taking them to restrooms, providing bedpans or portable commodes.
• Collects, labels, and records sputum, urine, or stool specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Changes and transports soiled and contaminated linens.
• Assists residents in dressing and undressing.
• Situates bedfast residents in correct and comfortable positions and turns them every two hours.
• Changes dressings and bandages as required.
• Aids residents in preparation for activities and programs within and outside of the center.
• Assists residents by lifting them manually or by mechanical lifts as needed.
• Records residents' food and fluid intake, bowel movements, and urine output.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certified Medication Technician Job Qualifications:

• CMT certification through KY State approved program
• Ability to pass facility requirements
• High School Diploma or GED