Certified Medical Technician (CMT) - PRN

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.
• Makes sure to monitor 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.
• Aids clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) when needed, including personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Requirements

• 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.