CMT

Certified Medication Technician Job Description

Performs nurse aide duties that provide for the physical and emotional needs of the assigned patients.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to RAH policies and Maryland Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs work under the supervision of the Supervising Nurse/Delegating Nurse.
• Performs nurse aides duties, not limited to: personal care of the patient (bathing, dressing, or hygiene, toileting activities and feeding), transferring and ambulation activities, range of motion exercises, vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure), and post mortem care.
• Receives direction from licensed nurses in planning and carrying out nursing aide care.
• Observes and reports to the licensed nurse the physical and psychological condition of the patient including any changes.
• Reports safety hazards and unusual incidents involving patients, visitors or self to the Supervising Nurse and to the office.
• Performs the following, provided that he/she has been trained, demonstrated competency and it is within the RAH policy and state law; colostomy care, wound care, catheter care and medication administration.
• The Certified Medication tech will NOT perform any of the following:
• taking or transcribing physician orders
• activities outside the Scope of Practice for CMT as outlined in the State Practice Act.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Availability

• Graduate of a state approved Certified Medication Technician course.
• Six months experience within the past 2 years as a Certified Medication Technician.
• Currently certified in the state as a Certified Medication Tech. Passing score on RAH's CMT Competency exam.
• Meets the health requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Have valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.
• Annual tuberculin skin test or x-ray and periodic health statement signed by a licensed health examiner and any other health tests or immunizations required by facility.
• Current CPR certification

Working Conditions/Environment

Primarily works in clients homes, travel required. Shift times and days vary.