SIGN-ON BONUS $500 AFTER 90 DAYS
PRIMARY DUTY
The primary purpose of the Certified Medication Technician (CMT) is to administer medications to facility residents and monitor resident reactions to medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prepares and administers medications to residents in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations covering the CMT practice
Counts dosages and documents the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift
Reviews residents' medical record and medication administration record (MAR) for new medication orders, changes in medication orders and the overall accuracy of MAR including resident allergies, medication contraindications, expected medication action vs. suspected adverse action and reports discrepancies to the supervising nurseMonitors resident vital signs; observes residents for expected reactions; observes reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administeredOrders and replaces medications and medication administration supplied as needed in compliance with facility policies and proceduresDocuments vital signs, medication administration, resident behaviors associated with medication administration, medication incident and accident reports, and facility incident and accident reportsPrepares verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and / or departures from usual and routine organizational operations
Meets with supervisory staff to report, review and discuss medication administration process and participate in review response, including, but not limited to, report preparation related to process, response to data collected from 24 hours medication audits and other performance improvement activities related to medication administration, problem identification and corrective actionsProvides direct resident care within the scope of the CMT role and continues direct care activities and other relevant nursing assistant duties as assignedParticipates in designing and implementing resident care plans in relation to medication administrationMaintains and cleans medication cart, refrigerator and work areaUnderstands and reviews the facility's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety GuidelinesReports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and / or AdministratorComplies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standardsAssists families and other visitors as neededAttends / completes required in-services and other required meetingsPerforms other duties as directedEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSuccessful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant programMust hold a current and valid CMT certificationSUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows :
This position does not require supervisory responsibilityKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Language Ability - Reads and interprets documents. Ability to write complex reports and correspondenceWritten Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
Verbal Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectivelyEnglish Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammarMath Ability : Knowledge of mathematics, statistics and their applicationsReasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving complex variablesCustomer and Personal Service : Knowledge of principles for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate timesJudgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneProblem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problemQuality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessOrganizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on timeAdaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected eventsPlanning / Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resourcesAttendance / Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on timeDependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate planProfessionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actionsCOMPUTER SKILLS / EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.
Various medical equipment (wheelchairs, geri chairs, gait belts, etc.)Medication CartsWORK ENVIRONMENT environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to wear protective clothingThe employee may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, odors, airborne particles, dust or fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicalsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderatePHYSICAL ABILITIES commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, use hands to use hands to grasp, manipulate or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smellThe employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. May be required to lift and / or move up to 150 pounds with assistanceSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus
Salary : $500
