Certified Medication Aide/Tech (CMT)

Aurora Health and Rehabiliation•Rolla, MO

9h•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Certified Medication Tech is responsible for administering residents’ daily medications in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements. The role also involves monitoring residents, reporting changes, and collecting and recording medication-administration information. This position is offered as full-time, part-time, and PRN work. Listed shifts are 6 a.m.–2 p.m. and 2 p.m.–10 p.m. The stated pay is $19–$21 per hour plus a shift differential, with a $3,750 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Must be certified in the state of practice.
Successful completion of a state-approved and certified Medication Technician/Aide Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program.
Must appear in good standing on the State Registry as a Certified Medication Technician/Aide.
Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to state regulations and approved techniques, and record the time and amount on the resident’s chart.
Deliver residents’ routine daily medications as prescribed by physicians and follow physician orders and the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Verify the identity of residents receiving medication and record the drug name, dosage, and administration time on required forms and records.
Document reasons prescribed medications are not administered and report them to the nursing supervisor.
Present medication to residents and observe ingestion or other application, or administer medication using specified procedures.
Document completion of daily tasks and observed changes in condition in accordance with local rules and regulations.
Assist with meal service.
Identify residents at risk for nutritional problems and implement preventative measures.
Check food and other items brought by family members for compliance with residents’ orders, dietary needs, and safety.
Monitor residents with significant weight loss or gain and report this to the physician and dietary.