Certified Medical Technician (CMT) - PRN

Provides delegated nursing tasks within scope of practice, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with ambulation, and performing basic first aid. Administers medications accurately according to the nursing care plan and Medication Administration Record (MAR), following the “Five Rights” of medication administration.

Description
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Certified Medication Technician to provide safe and accurate medication administration and basic care under nurse supervision. You will follow care plans, monitor client responses, and support daily living needs while maintaining client safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications accurately according to the nursing care plan and Medication Administration Record (MAR), following the “Five Rights” of medication administration.
• Verifies client identity prior to each medication administration.
• Monitors clients for side effects, adverse reactions, or changes in condition, and promptly reports findings to the supervising nurse.
• Notifies the supervising nurse immediately of any medication refusal, missing dose, or medication error.
• Provides delegated nursing tasks within scope of practice, including taking and recording vital signs, assisting with ambulation, and performing basic first aid.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of medication administration and related observations.
• Adheres to infection control protocols, home safety guidelines, and agency procedures.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed, including personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects clients’ rights at all times.

Requirement

• Current Maryland CMT certification and good standing on the Maryland CMT registry.
• Completion of a Board-approved 20-hour medication technician training program and nurse aide training with competency evaluation.
• Clear background screening and current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Free from health issues that may endanger clients, self, or co-workers, with proof if needed.
• Understanding of personal care, meal preparation, client ethics, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of infection control, home safety, emergency procedures, and medically related tasks such as vital signs, ambulation, and client positioning.
• Competent in safe medication administration, documentation, monitoring client response, recognizing side effects, and reporting medication errors.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and care for clients with special needs within scope.

For a faster application process, please email your contact number, resume, and license/certificate to genevieve@dignitywithcare.net with the subject line: Application – [Position Name].