Certified Medication Technician (CMT)- FSH

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Salary: $37,297.68 - $39,665.04

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, will 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.

• May perform internal environment of care checks or perform some security-related functions in a mental health care setting.

All you will need for success:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; and certified as a Medication Technician in good standing with the State of Missouri.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR certification and SMART Training. May be required to work overtime and flexible hours. Applicant must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)

• Cafeteria Plan

• Deferred Compensation

• Education Stipend Program

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 .

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Eva See, RN

Recruitment and Retention Officer

Eva.See@dmh.mo.gov

573-592-2244

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-04

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