Certified Medication Technician

ALLIANCE WITH CLIENTS CORPORATION•Cambridge, MD

17d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician (C.M.T.) is assigned to specific clients by a Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional. The technician provides personal care and administers medications as necessary to maintain clients’ comfort, while accurately reporting client responses to treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The position includes nursing-care procedures, personal care, household services essential to health care at home, medication administration and documentation, monitoring and reporting changes in clients’ conditions, and maintaining safety, confidentiality, and effective communication with the interdisciplinary team. The technician also completes required records, attends in-service programs and monthly service training, and performs other assigned responsibilities. The listed schedule totals 33 hours: Sunday 9:00 AM–2:15 PM; Monday 9:00 AM–3:30 PM; Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:15 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; and Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM.

Requirements

Successfully complete a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold a current, unrestricted Maryland Certified Medication Technician license.
Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow a written plan of care.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Complete a criminal background check.
Hold current CPR and First Aid certification.
Have a current driver’s license or ID card.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a supervised setting, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Perform simple procedures as an extension of nursing care under the direction and supervision of a nurse, including range-of-motion exercises and assistance with ambulation or exercise.
Provide personal care, including bathing, shampooing, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and dressing.
Perform household services essential to health care at home, including meal preparation or feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
Administer medications prescribed by a physician under the supervision of an R.N. and document them in the MAR.
Report observed changes in the client’s condition or needs to the Registered Nurse according to the Care Plan reporting guidelines.
Document care and pertinent observations using required client-record forms, and submit documentation according to agency requirements at least weekly.
Promote client safety and a safe environment by observing infection-control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor or Case Manager.
Use equipment safely, receive orientation before using equipment, and notify the supervisor of educational needs.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members through observation, recording, reporting, staff meetings, and team conferences as requested.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Attend in-service programs to meet compliance requirements and identify learning needs for the agency supervisor.
Participate in monthly service training to stay informed about healthcare updates and changes and maintain compliance with DHMH requirements.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.