Description

We are looking for a Certified Medicine Technicians (CMT) able to work 2pm - 10pm shifts. As the CMT, you will administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Requirements

Essential Position Functions

Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in 

accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.

Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records 

all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.

May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain 

medications.

Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer 

system to enter and reference resident information as needed.

Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse 

immediately. Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and 

consistent with facility policy.

Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as 

utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.

Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents 

and unusual incidents.

Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after 

their Occurrence.

Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors. Supervises care 

staff in absence of nurses.

Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.

Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities. 

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the 

AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, 

dignity and respect.

Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

May be called upon to operate as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Assists with orientation and training of new employees as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.