Certified Medication Technician

Attalla Healthcare and Rehab • Attalla, AL

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About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician works under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse to perform medication-related duties for residents. The technician administers, documents, and monitors medications within the scope of state requirements and facility authorization, reports medication reactions and side effects, and takes and records vital signs when needed. In an emergency, the technician may administer oxygen by nasal cannula or non-sealing face mask and must promptly notify the licensed nurse and document the activity.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a state-approved school of medication administration.
• Hold a current acknowledgment card or certification issued by a state agency.
• Be willing to abide by restrictions placed on the job by the state agency.
• Be a certified nursing assistant.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or registered professional nurse.
• After authorization by the facility’s licensed nurse or the resident’s treating physician, administer PRN medications.
• Organize assigned medication duties to prepare, pass, and document routine prescribed medications; give PRN medication only upon instruction of the licensed nurse.
• Document all PRN medications according to state standards in all required areas of the chart.
• Observe and report reactions and side effects of commonly administered medications to the facility’s charge licensed nurse.
• Take and record vital signs before administering medications that could affect or change vital signs.
• Personally prepare (set up), administer, and document regularly prescribed medications the medication aide is permitted to administer in the resident’s clinical record.
• Administer oxygen by nasal cannula or non-sealing face mask only in an emergency; immediately notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the activity and notification.
• At the charge nurse’s discretion, count narcotics, administer routine prescribed narcotics, and document them on the individual sheet and medication sheet.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long- and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program through OnShift Wallet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed