CMT
Company: Right at Home-Prince George's County
Location: Temple Hills
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Right at Home-Prince George's County -
Certified Medication Technician Job Description -
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Job Summary -
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Performs nurse aide duties that provide for the physical and
emotional needs of the assigned patients. - - -
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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. -
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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.
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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 -
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Working Conditions/Environment -
Primarily works in clients homes, travel required. Shift times and
days vary.
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Keywords: Right at Home-Prince George's County, Washington DC , CMT, Other , Temple Hills, DC
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