Certified Medical Technician (CMT) - PRN

Dignity With Care; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity With Care in Baltimore, MD is seeking a reliable Certified Medication Technician to provide safe medication administration and daily living support under nurse supervision. You will follow care plans, monitor client responses, and document observations while maintaining client safety and confidentiality.

This role requires current Maryland CMT certification, completion of required training, and the ability to work closely with a nursing team to ensure high-quality care in a home setting.

Qualifications

• Maryland Certified Medication Technician certification in good standing.
• Completion of Board-approved 20-hour medication technician program.
• Competency evaluation for nurse aide training.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per MAR following Five Rights.
• Verifies client identity before each dose.
• Monitors for side effects and reports changes to nurse.
• Notifies nurse of refusals or errors promptly.
• Performs delegated nursing tasks like vital signs and ambulation.
• Documents administration and observations accurately.
• Adheres to infection control and home safety protocols.
• Assists with ADLs, meal prep, light housekeeping.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

ADL assistance

Education

Maryland CMT certification

Medication technician training

Nurse aide training

CPR/First Aid

Job description

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.

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.