Certified Medication Technician

ALLIANCE WITH CLIENTS CORPORATION•Berlin, MD

18d•$17 - $19

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 services and administers medications as needed to maintain clients’ personal comfort, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician accurately reports clients’ responses to treatment and documents care and relevant observations. The position is scheduled Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 AM–3 PM, for 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current unrestricted Maryland Certified Medication Technician license.
Ability to read, write, and follow a written plan of care.
Good interpersonal skills.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Criminal background check.
Current CPR and first-aid certification.
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 a nurse’s direction and supervision, 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 home health care, including meal preparation and feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
Administer medications prescribed by a physician under the supervision of an R.N. and document them in the medication administration record (MAR).
Report observed changes in the client’s condition or needs to the Registered Nurse according to the Care Plan’s reporting guidelines.
Document care provided, complete 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 the interdisciplinary team 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, maintain compliance with DHMH requirements, and perform other assigned duties.