Certified Medication Technician

ALLIANCE WITH CLIENTS CORPORATION•Berlin, MD

18h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medication Technician (C.M.T.) is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional. This role performs personal care services with medication administration for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort, and accurately reports client responses to treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

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 MD Certified Medication Technician License
Verify their capability to read, write, and follow a written plan of care.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Criminal Background Check
Current CPR / 1st Aide Certification
Current Driver’s License or ID Card

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility

Responsibilities

Performs simple procedures such as an extension of nursing care under the direction and supervision of the nurse, including range of motion exercises and assistance in ambulation or exercises.
Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: bathing, shampooing, skin care/nail care, oral hygiene, shaving, and dressing.
Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: meal preparation/feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
Performs administration of medications as prescribed by a physician under the supervision of an R.N. and documents in the MAR.
Reports any observed changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse, following reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.
Documents care provided to the client and completes the forms required for the client’s records, submitting documentation per agency requirements- at least weekly.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/ Case Manager.
Exhibits safe practice in the use of equipment, ensuring orientation about its operation has been provided, and notifies supervisor of educational needs.
Communicates effectively by observing, recording, reporting, and maintaining interpersonal relations with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements and identifies learning needs for the agency supervisor.
Participates in monthly service-training to stay abreast and knowledgeable of updates/ changes in the healthcare arena, while maintaining compliance with DHMH requirements, and performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.