CNA to Medication Tech - Paid training!

Company: Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Joplin
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

We are searching for individuals who are interested in pursuing their Medication Tech Certification. If you have a passion for healthcare then this is a great launching point for your career with the opportunity to attend LPN school.

You must currently be a Certified Nursing Assistant with at least 6 months of experience.

To learn more about the Medication Tech Program please visit - https://health.mo.gov/safety/cnaregistry/cmt.php

As a CMT, you will perform a variety of patient care duties including administering medication, reporting changes, collecting samples, and recording medication dosages. We will pay all expenses for your classes and hourly wages during classes. After you have completed your certification, your duties are as follows:

The ideal medication tech will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient care procedures. Providing excellent patient care is a vital part of this job, which is why excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Responsibilities:
Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients.
Coordinate with different nurses to assist with patient care and medications.
Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
Record medication dosages and times.
Observe patients and document changes in their condition.
Gather samples for analysis.
Ensure equipment is routinely inspected and cleaned.
Uphold all health and safety standards.
Respond to patient emergency call signals, bells, or intercom systems to identify patient needs.
Qualifications:
CNA with at least 6 (six) months of verifiable experience
Must be dependable and eager to learn
Must have a passion for elderly healthcare
Must be a minimum of twenty (20) years of age
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions and Physical and Sensory Requirements for All Job Functions

Benefits for our full time employees -

Competitive rates
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance (low premium and low deductibles!)
Dental Insurance
401k/matched
PTO
Paid Holidays
Very attractive employee referral bonus plan
Check our pay rates and benefits plan against anyone and see what your ACTUAL take-home pay REALLY is!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.%1619824% %%mednurse%%

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