Certified Medication Technician w/Staffing Duties at Stonebridge Maryland Heights

Florissant, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Error Reporting, Vital Signs Monitoring, Documentation, Staff Scheduling, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Independent Decision Making

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Responsibilities and Duties CMT Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents. Note and report errors in the administration of medications. Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented. Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required. Ensure that documentation of the drug receipt error includes a written error report, signed by an observer/witness and you. Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents. Promptly notify the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Director of Nursing Services of any errors or reactions to medications by residents. Follow the medication card practices of the facility. Follow the facility procedure for recording the order in the resident’s clinical record, including the type, route, dosage, frequency and strength of each medication. STAFFING Maintain a current listing of all Nursing employee phone numbers. Work with Director of Nursing when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy. Complete monthly nursing schedule coordinating requests to ensure appropriate coverage of units. Complete and post work sheets/time schedules. Coordinate variances with the Director of Nursing. Answer employee calls regarding staffing/scheduling functions. Prepare written correspondence as necessary. Perform miscellaneous duties pertaining to staffing and assist nursing supervisory personnel as necessary. Consult with nursing department staff and supervisors concerning the staffing/scheduling needs: to assist in elimination/correction of problem areas, and/or improvement of services. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Requirements Qualifications and Skills Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or its equivalent. Must be a licensed medication tech having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with laws of this State. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members. Join Our Caregiver Family! For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments. We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family. Together, we’re confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities. #StoneBridgeTogether

Responsibilities

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for administering medications to residents while adhering to facility policies and procedures. Additionally, the role includes staffing duties such as scheduling nursing employees and coordinating coverage for units.