Certified Medication Technician (CMT)- FSH

Job Description

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Job Location:
Fulton State Hospital
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why you’ll love this position:
Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery.  Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, YOU will contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve.
Our CMTs provide patient care, medication administration, and medication system maintenance as directed by the Charge Nurse, and in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of the department.
Applicants must have an active status on Missouri State Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Registry and Missouri CNA registry and have an up to date and active insulin certification. They should understand ethical and legal responsibilities in administering medications.

What you’ll do:
Responsible for administering prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Responsible for maintaining medication rooms with adequate supplies and medications
Provide direct care, treatment, and/or security of forensic psychiatric and/or sex offender patients in minimum, intermediate, and high security areas
Accountable for assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, bed making, shaving, dressing, and other related tasks
Assist in checking vital signs, height, and weight as assigned
Collect and maintain records of fluid intake and output
Report on the condition of patients
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erform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting

All you will need for success:
Required qualifications:
Proof of active and up to date Certified Medication Technician status, in good standing with the State of Missouri
Proof of active and up to date insulin certification, in good standing with the State of Missouri
Preferred Requirements:
Basic Life Support (BLS)/Healthcare Provider CPR

More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
here
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Eva See, RN
Recruitment and Retention Officer
Eva.See@dmh.mo.gov
573-592-2244